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PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs Tu-134 Crusty

PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs Tu-134 Crusty at a glance — top speed 412 vs 950 km/h, range 1,200 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 2,700 vs 47,600 kg, built 618 vs 854 units.

Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
Specifications
PC-7 Turbo Trainer Tu-134 Crusty
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Tupolev
First flight 12 April 1966 29 July 1963
Year introduced 1978 1970
Number produced 618 units 854 units
Average unit price $1.5 million --
Wing area 16.6 m² 127.3 m²
Wingspan 10.4 m 29.0 m
Height 3.2 m 9.0 m
Length 9.8 m 37.1 m
Maximum speed 412 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 10,060 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg 47,600 kg
Empty weight 1,330 kg 27,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 410 kW 2 x 6,799 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 412 km/h, a difference of 538 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher service ceiling at 12,100 meters (39,698 ft) compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 10,060 meters (33,005 ft).
Which is heavier, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty entered service first in 1970, 8 years before the PC-7 Turbo Trainer which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has been produced in greater numbers with 854 units compared to 618 units of the PC-7 Turbo Trainer.