R22 vs Tu-134 Crusty
Overview
The R22 and the Tu-134 Crusty are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Robinson and Tupolev respectively.
The Tu-134 Crusty reaches 950 km/h — 5.1x the R22's 188 km/h. The R22 has an operational range of 387 km vs 3,000 km for the Tu-134 Crusty. The Tu-134 Crusty operates at altitudes up to 12,100 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 47,600 kg MTOW, the Tu-134 Crusty is 77:1 the R22's 621 kg.
The R22 has been produced in 4,600 units vs 854 for the Tu-134 Crusty. The Tu-134 Crusty first flew 12 years before the R22 (1963 vs 1975).
| American light, multi-purpose helicopter, widely used for flight training, livestock mustering, and patrol from the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Robinson |
| First flight | 28 August 1975 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 4600 units |
| Average unit price | $400K |
| Soviet jet airliner, ubiquitous during the Cold War, extensively utilized for civil and military operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 29 July 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number produced | 854 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 7.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 188 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 387 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,267 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 621 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 361 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 93 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 127.3 m² |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 9.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 37.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 950 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 47,600 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 27,960 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,400 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the R22 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 762 km/h.
Which has longer range, the R22 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the R22 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher service ceiling at 12,100 meters (39,698 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the R22 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the R22 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the R22 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty entered service first in 1970, 9 years before the R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the R22 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 854 units of the Tu-134 Crusty.