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P-8 Poseidon vs Tu-142

P-8 Poseidon vs Tu-142 at a glance — top speed 907 vs 925 km/h, range 2,225 vs 12,550 km, max takeoff weight 85,820 vs 185,000 kg, built 187 vs 100 units.

Boeing P-8 Poseidon military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-8 Poseidon
Tupolev Tu-142 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-142
Specifications
P-8 Poseidon Tu-142
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Tupolev
First flight 25 April 2009 18 June 1968
Year introduced 2013 1972
Number produced 187 units 100 units
Average unit price $150 million --
Wing area -- m² 311.1 m²
Wingspan 37.6 m 50.0 m
Height 12.8 m 12.1 m
Length 39.5 m 53.1 m
Maximum speed 907 km/h 925 km/h
Operational range 2,225 km 12,550 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 85,820 kg 185,000 kg
Empty weight 62,730 kg 90,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 121 kN 4 x 11,033 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the P-8 Poseidon or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 is faster with a maximum speed of 925 km/h compared to the P-8 Poseidon's 907 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P-8 Poseidon or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 has a longer range at 12,550 km compared to the P-8 Poseidon's 2,225 km.
Which can fly higher, the P-8 Poseidon or Tu-142?
The P-8 Poseidon has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the Tu-142's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the P-8 Poseidon or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 185,000 kg compared to the P-8 Poseidon's 85,820 kg.
Which is larger, the P-8 Poseidon or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 is longer at 53.1 meters compared to the P-8 Poseidon's 39.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the P-8 Poseidon or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 entered service first in 1972, 41 years before the P-8 Poseidon which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the P-8 Poseidon or Tu-142?
The P-8 Poseidon has been produced in greater numbers with 187 units compared to 100 units of the Tu-142.