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SAAB 105 vs Tu-134 Crusty

SAAB 105 vs Tu-134 Crusty at a glance — top speed 970 vs 950 km/h, range 2,300 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 4,635 vs 47,600 kg, built 192 vs 854 units.

SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
Specifications
SAAB 105 Tu-134 Crusty
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Tupolev
First flight 29 June 1963 29 July 1963
Year introduced 1967 1970
Number produced 192 units 854 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.3 m² 127.3 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 29.0 m
Height 2.7 m 9.0 m
Length 10.8 m 37.1 m
Maximum speed 970 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 2,300 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,635 kg 47,600 kg
Empty weight 2,849 kg 27,960 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,293 kgf 2 x 6,799 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SAAB 105 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 950 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SAAB 105 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the SAAB 105's 2,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the SAAB 105 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The SAAB 105 has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 12,100 meters (39,698 ft).
Which is heavier, the SAAB 105 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the SAAB 105's 4,635 kg.
Which is larger, the SAAB 105 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the SAAB 105's 10.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the SAAB 105 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The SAAB 105 entered service first in 1967, 3 years before the Tu-134 Crusty which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SAAB 105 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has been produced in greater numbers with 854 units compared to 192 units of the SAAB 105.