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T-50 Golden Eagle vs Tu-134 Crusty

T-50 Golden Eagle vs Tu-134 Crusty at a glance — top speed 1,840 vs 950 km/h, range 1,851 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 13,472 vs 47,600 kg, built 200 vs 854 units.

KAI T-50 Golden Eagle military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 T-50 Golden Eagle
Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
Specifications
T-50 Golden Eagle Tu-134 Crusty
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Tupolev
First flight 20 August 2002 29 July 1963
Year introduced 2005 1970
Number produced 200 units 854 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wing area 23.7 m² 127.3 m²
Wingspan 9.2 m 29.0 m
Height 4.8 m 9.0 m
Length 13.0 m 37.1 m
Maximum speed 1840 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 1,851 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 16,764 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,472 kg 47,600 kg
Empty weight 6,441 kg 27,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 5,409 kgf 2 x 6,799 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-50 Golden Eagle or Tu-134 Crusty?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 950 km/h, a difference of 890 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-50 Golden Eagle or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the T-50 Golden Eagle's 1,851 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-50 Golden Eagle or Tu-134 Crusty?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 12,100 meters (39,698 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-50 Golden Eagle or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the T-50 Golden Eagle's 13,472 kg.
Which is larger, the T-50 Golden Eagle or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the T-50 Golden Eagle's 13.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-50 Golden Eagle or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty entered service first in 1970, 35 years before the T-50 Golden Eagle which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-50 Golden Eagle or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has been produced in greater numbers with 854 units compared to 200 units of the T-50 Golden Eagle.