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Pilatus PC-9 vs Tu-134 Crusty

Pilatus PC-9 vs Tu-134 Crusty at a glance — top speed 593 vs 950 km/h, range 1,537 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 3,200 vs 47,600 kg, built 265 vs 854 units.

Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
Specifications
Pilatus PC-9 Tu-134 Crusty
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Tupolev
First flight 7 May 1984 29 July 1963
Year introduced 1987 1970
Number produced 265 units 854 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.3 m² 127.3 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 29.0 m
Height 3.3 m 9.0 m
Length 10.2 m 37.1 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 1,537 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 11,600 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,200 kg 47,600 kg
Empty weight 1,781 kg 27,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 2 x 6,799 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-9 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 593 km/h, a difference of 357 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-9 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 1,537 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-9 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-9's 11,600 meters (38,057 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-9 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 3,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-9 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-9 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty entered service first in 1970, 17 years before the Pilatus PC-9 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-9 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has been produced in greater numbers with 854 units compared to 265 units of the Pilatus PC-9.