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T-39 Sabreliner vs Tu-134 Crusty

T-39 Sabreliner vs Tu-134 Crusty at a glance — top speed 885 vs 950 km/h, range 4,020 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 8,056 vs 47,600 kg, built 200 vs 854 units.

North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-39 Sabreliner
Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
Specifications
T-39 Sabreliner Tu-134 Crusty
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Tupolev
First flight 16 September 1958 29 July 1963
Year introduced 1962 1970
Number produced 200 units 854 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 31.8 m² 127.3 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 29.0 m
Height 4.9 m 9.0 m
Length 13.4 m 37.1 m
Maximum speed 885 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 4,020 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 12,192 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,056 kg 47,600 kg
Empty weight 4,199 kg 27,960 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,361 kgf 2 x 6,799 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-39 Sabreliner or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 885 km/h, a difference of 65 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-39 Sabreliner or Tu-134 Crusty?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-39 Sabreliner or Tu-134 Crusty?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 12,100 meters (39,698 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-39 Sabreliner or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 8,056 kg.
Which is larger, the T-39 Sabreliner or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 13.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-39 Sabreliner or Tu-134 Crusty?
The T-39 Sabreliner entered service first in 1962, 8 years before the Tu-134 Crusty which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-39 Sabreliner or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has been produced in greater numbers with 854 units compared to 200 units of the T-39 Sabreliner.