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P180 Avanti vs Tu-134 Crusty

P180 Avanti vs Tu-134 Crusty at a glance — top speed 732 vs 950 km/h, range 2,800 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 5,489 vs 47,600 kg, built 246 vs 854 units.

Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
Specifications
P180 Avanti Tu-134 Crusty
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Piaggio Tupolev
First flight 26 September 1986 29 July 1963
Year introduced 1990 1970
Number produced 246 units 854 units
Average unit price $7.7 million --
Wing area 16.0 m² 127.3 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 29.0 m
Height 4.0 m 9.0 m
Length 14.4 m 37.1 m
Maximum speed 732 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 2,800 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,489 kg 47,600 kg
Empty weight 3,402 kg 27,960 kg
Total thrust 2 x 634 kW 2 x 6,799 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the P180 Avanti or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the P180 Avanti's 732 km/h, a difference of 218 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P180 Avanti or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the P180 Avanti's 2,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the P180 Avanti or Tu-134 Crusty?
The P180 Avanti has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 12,100 meters (39,698 ft).
Which is heavier, the P180 Avanti or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the P180 Avanti's 5,489 kg.
Which is larger, the P180 Avanti or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the P180 Avanti's 14.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the P180 Avanti or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty entered service first in 1970, 20 years before the P180 Avanti which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the P180 Avanti or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has been produced in greater numbers with 854 units compared to 246 units of the P180 Avanti.