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T-34 Mentor vs Tu-134 Crusty

Beechcraft T-34 Mentor military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-34 Mentor
Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
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Specifications
T-34 Mentor Tu-134 Crusty
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Tupolev
First flight 2 December 1948 29 July 1963
Year introduced 1953 1970
Number produced 2300 units 854 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.7 m² 127.3 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 29.0 m
Height 2.9 m 9.0 m
Length 8.8 m 37.1 m
Maximum speed 396 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 1,311 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 47,600 kg
Empty weight 2,960 kg 27,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW 2 x 3,400 kgf
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Overview

The T-34 Mentor and the Tu-134 Crusty are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and Tupolev respectively.

The Tu-134 Crusty reaches 950 km/h — 2.4x the T-34 Mentor's 396 km/h. The T-34 Mentor has an operational range of 1,311 km vs 3,000 km for the Tu-134 Crusty. The Tu-134 Crusty operates at altitudes up to 12,100 m compared to 9,144 m for the T-34 Mentor. At 47,600 kg MTOW, the Tu-134 Crusty is 11:1 the T-34 Mentor's 4,300 kg.

The T-34 Mentor has been produced in 2,300 units vs 854 for the Tu-134 Crusty. The T-34 Mentor first flew 15 years before the Tu-134 Crusty (1948 vs 1963).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-34 Mentor or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the T-34 Mentor's 396 km/h, a difference of 554 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-34 Mentor or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the T-34 Mentor's 1,311 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-34 Mentor or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher service ceiling at 12,100 meters (39,698 ft) compared to the T-34 Mentor's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-34 Mentor or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the T-34 Mentor's 4,300 kg.
Which is larger, the T-34 Mentor or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the T-34 Mentor's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-34 Mentor or Tu-134 Crusty?
The T-34 Mentor entered service first in 1953, 17 years before the Tu-134 Crusty which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-34 Mentor or Tu-134 Crusty?
The T-34 Mentor has been produced in greater numbers with 2,300 units compared to 854 units of the Tu-134 Crusty.