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T-2 Buckeye vs Tu-134 Crusty

T-2 Buckeye vs Tu-134 Crusty at a glance — top speed 838 vs 950 km/h, range 1,683 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 5,931 vs 47,600 kg, built 529 vs 854 units.

North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
Specifications
T-2 Buckeye Tu-134 Crusty
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Tupolev
First flight 31 January 1958 29 July 1963
Year introduced 1959 1970
Number produced 529 units 854 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 24.0 m² 127.3 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 29.0 m
Height 4.5 m 9.0 m
Length 11.0 m 37.1 m
Maximum speed 838 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 1,683 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 13,533 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,931 kg 47,600 kg
Empty weight 3,652 kg 27,960 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,338 kgf 2 x 6,799 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-2 Buckeye or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 838 km/h, a difference of 112 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-2 Buckeye or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 1,683 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-2 Buckeye or Tu-134 Crusty?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 12,100 meters (39,698 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-2 Buckeye or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 5,931 kg.
Which is larger, the T-2 Buckeye or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-2 Buckeye or Tu-134 Crusty?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 11 years before the Tu-134 Crusty which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-2 Buckeye or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has been produced in greater numbers with 854 units compared to 529 units of the T-2 Buckeye.