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Pilatus PC-21 vs Tu-134 Crusty

Pilatus PC-21 vs Tu-134 Crusty at a glance — top speed 685 vs 950 km/h, range 1,333 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 4,250 vs 47,600 kg, built 211 vs 854 units.

Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
Specifications
Pilatus PC-21 Tu-134 Crusty
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Tupolev
First flight 1 July 2002 29 July 1963
Year introduced 2008 1970
Number produced 211 units 854 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 15.2 m² 127.3 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 29.0 m
Height 3.8 m 9.0 m
Length 11.2 m 37.1 m
Maximum speed 685 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 1,333 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 11,580 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,250 kg 47,600 kg
Empty weight 2,270 kg 27,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 2 x 6,799 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-21 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 685 km/h, a difference of 265 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-21 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 1,333 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-21 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher service ceiling at 12,100 meters (39,698 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11,580 meters (37,992 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-21 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 4,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-21 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-21 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty entered service first in 1970, 38 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-21 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has been produced in greater numbers with 854 units compared to 211 units of the Pilatus PC-21.