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T-7 Red Hawk vs Tu-134 Crusty

T-7 Red Hawk vs Tu-134 Crusty at a glance — top speed 1,300 vs 950 km/h, range 1,830 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 5,500 vs 47,600 kg, built 2 vs 854 units.

Boeing T-7 Red Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-7 Red Hawk
Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
Specifications
T-7 Red Hawk Tu-134 Crusty
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Tupolev
First flight 20 December 2016 29 July 1963
Year introduced 2028 1970
Number produced 2 units 854 units
Average unit price $22 million --
Wing area -- m² 127.3 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 29.0 m
Height 4.0 m 9.0 m
Length 15.2 m 37.1 m
Maximum speed 1300 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 1,830 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,500 kg 47,600 kg
Empty weight 3,250 kg 27,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 8,029 kgf 2 x 6,799 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-7 Red Hawk or Tu-134 Crusty?
The T-7 Red Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,300 km/h compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 950 km/h, a difference of 350 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-7 Red Hawk or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the T-7 Red Hawk's 1,830 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-7 Red Hawk or Tu-134 Crusty?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 12,100 meters (39,698 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-7 Red Hawk or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the T-7 Red Hawk's 5,500 kg.
Which is larger, the T-7 Red Hawk or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the T-7 Red Hawk's 15.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-7 Red Hawk or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty entered service first in 1970, 58 years before the T-7 Red Hawk which entered service in 2028.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-7 Red Hawk or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has been produced in greater numbers with 854 units compared to 2 units of the T-7 Red Hawk.