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T-41 Mescalero vs Tu-134 Crusty

T-41 Mescalero vs Tu-134 Crusty at a glance — top speed 232 vs 950 km/h, range 1,159 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 1,134 vs 47,600 kg, built 838 vs 854 units.

Cessna T-41 Mescalero military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-41 Mescalero
Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
Specifications
T-41 Mescalero Tu-134 Crusty
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Tupolev
First flight 1 January 1964 29 July 1963
Year introduced 1965 1970
Number produced 838 units 854 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 14.8 m² 127.3 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 29.0 m
Height 2.7 m 9.0 m
Length 8.2 m 37.1 m
Maximum speed 232 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 1,159 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 5,200 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg 47,600 kg
Empty weight 618 kg 27,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 160 kW 2 x 6,799 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-41 Mescalero or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 232 km/h, a difference of 718 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-41 Mescalero or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,159 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-41 Mescalero or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher service ceiling at 12,100 meters (39,698 ft) compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-41 Mescalero or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the T-41 Mescalero or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-41 Mescalero or Tu-134 Crusty?
The T-41 Mescalero entered service first in 1965, 5 years before the Tu-134 Crusty which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-41 Mescalero or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has been produced in greater numbers with 854 units compared to 838 units of the T-41 Mescalero.