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MB-339 vs Tu-134 Crusty

MB-339 vs Tu-134 Crusty at a glance — top speed 898 vs 950 km/h, range 1,760 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 5,897 vs 47,600 kg, built 230 vs 854 units.

Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
Specifications
MB-339 Tu-134 Crusty
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Tupolev
First flight 12 August 1976 29 July 1963
Year introduced 1979 1970
Number produced 230 units 854 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 127.3 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 29.0 m
Height 3.6 m 9.0 m
Length 11.0 m 37.1 m
Maximum speed 898 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 1,760 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,897 kg 47,600 kg
Empty weight 3,075 kg 27,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 2 x 6,799 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-339 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the MB-339's 898 km/h, a difference of 52 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-339 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the MB-339's 1,760 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-339 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 12,100 meters (39,698 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-339 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the MB-339's 5,897 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-339 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the MB-339's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-339 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty entered service first in 1970, 9 years before the MB-339 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-339 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has been produced in greater numbers with 854 units compared to 230 units of the MB-339.