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T-45 Goshawk vs Tu-134 Crusty

T-45 Goshawk vs Tu-134 Crusty at a glance — top speed 1,038 vs 950 km/h, range 1,300 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 6,387 vs 47,600 kg, built 221 vs 854 units.

McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
Specifications
T-45 Goshawk Tu-134 Crusty
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Tupolev
First flight 16 April 1988 29 July 1963
Year introduced 1992 1970
Number produced 221 units 854 units
Average unit price $21 million --
Wing area 17.7 m² 127.3 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 29.0 m
Height 4.1 m 9.0 m
Length 12.0 m 37.1 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 12,954 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,387 kg 47,600 kg
Empty weight 4,460 kg 27,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,507 kgf 2 x 6,799 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-45 Goshawk or Tu-134 Crusty?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 950 km/h, a difference of 88 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-45 Goshawk or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-45 Goshawk or Tu-134 Crusty?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,954 meters (42,500 ft) compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 12,100 meters (39,698 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-45 Goshawk or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 6,387 kg.
Which is larger, the T-45 Goshawk or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-45 Goshawk or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty entered service first in 1970, 22 years before the T-45 Goshawk which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-45 Goshawk or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has been produced in greater numbers with 854 units compared to 221 units of the T-45 Goshawk.