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T-38 Talon vs Tu-134 Crusty

T-38 Talon vs Tu-134 Crusty at a glance — top speed 1,381 vs 950 km/h, range 1,835 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 47,600 kg, built 1,189 vs 854 units.

Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
Specifications
T-38 Talon Tu-134 Crusty
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop Tupolev
First flight 10 March 1959 29 July 1963
Year introduced 1961 1970
Number produced 1189 units 854 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.0 m² 127.3 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 29.0 m
Height 3.9 m 9.0 m
Length 14.1 m 37.1 m
Maximum speed 1381 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 1,835 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 47,600 kg
Empty weight 3,266 kg 27,960 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,216 kgf 2 x 6,799 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-38 Talon or Tu-134 Crusty?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 950 km/h, a difference of 431 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-38 Talon or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the T-38 Talon's 1,835 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-38 Talon or Tu-134 Crusty?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 12,100 meters (39,698 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-38 Talon or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the T-38 Talon's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the T-38 Talon or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the T-38 Talon's 14.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-38 Talon or Tu-134 Crusty?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 9 years before the Tu-134 Crusty which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-38 Talon or Tu-134 Crusty?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 854 units of the Tu-134 Crusty.