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T-6 Texan II vs Tu-134 Crusty

T-6 Texan II vs Tu-134 Crusty at a glance — top speed 585 vs 950 km/h, range 1,700 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 2,858 vs 47,600 kg, built 850 vs 854 units.

Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
Specifications
T-6 Texan II Tu-134 Crusty
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Tupolev
First flight 23 December 1992 29 July 1963
Year introduced 2001 1970
Number produced 850 units 854 units
Average unit price $4.3 million --
Wing area 16.3 m² 127.3 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 29.0 m
Height 3.3 m 9.0 m
Length 10.2 m 37.1 m
Maximum speed 585 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 1,700 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 9,449 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,858 kg 47,600 kg
Empty weight 2,135 kg 27,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 932 kW 2 x 6,799 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-6 Texan II or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the T-6 Texan II's 585 km/h, a difference of 365 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-6 Texan II or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the T-6 Texan II's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-6 Texan II or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher service ceiling at 12,100 meters (39,698 ft) compared to the T-6 Texan II's 9,449 meters (31,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-6 Texan II or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.
Which is larger, the T-6 Texan II or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the T-6 Texan II's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-6 Texan II or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty entered service first in 1970, 31 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-6 Texan II or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has been produced in greater numbers with 854 units compared to 850 units of the T-6 Texan II.