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T-28 Trojan vs Tu-134 Crusty

T-28 Trojan vs Tu-134 Crusty at a glance — top speed 552 vs 950 km/h, range 1,710 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 3,856 vs 47,600 kg, built 1,948 vs 854 units.

North American T-28 Trojan military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-28 Trojan
Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
Specifications
T-28 Trojan Tu-134 Crusty
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Tupolev
First flight 24 September 1949 29 July 1963
Year introduced 1950 1970
Number produced 1948 units 854 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 24.9 m² 127.3 m²
Wingspan 12.2 m 29.0 m
Height 3.9 m 9.0 m
Length 10.1 m 37.1 m
Maximum speed 552 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 1,710 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 10,800 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,856 kg 47,600 kg
Empty weight 2,914 kg 27,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,063 kW 2 x 6,799 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-28 Trojan or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the T-28 Trojan's 552 km/h, a difference of 398 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-28 Trojan or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the T-28 Trojan's 1,710 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-28 Trojan or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher service ceiling at 12,100 meters (39,698 ft) compared to the T-28 Trojan's 10,800 meters (35,433 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-28 Trojan or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the T-28 Trojan's 3,856 kg.
Which is larger, the T-28 Trojan or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the T-28 Trojan's 10.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-28 Trojan or Tu-134 Crusty?
The T-28 Trojan entered service first in 1950, 20 years before the Tu-134 Crusty which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-28 Trojan or Tu-134 Crusty?
The T-28 Trojan has been produced in greater numbers with 1,948 units compared to 854 units of the Tu-134 Crusty.