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TB-30 Epsilon vs Tu-134 Crusty

TB-30 Epsilon vs Tu-134 Crusty at a glance — top speed 356 vs 950 km/h, range 1,300 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 47,600 kg, built 19 vs 854 units.

Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
Specifications
TB-30 Epsilon Tu-134 Crusty
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Socata Tupolev
First flight 22 December 1979 29 July 1963
Year introduced 1984 1970
Number produced 19 units 854 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 9.0 m² 127.3 m²
Wingspan 7.9 m 29.0 m
Height 2.7 m 9.0 m
Length 7.6 m 37.1 m
Maximum speed 356 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 7,010 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 47,600 kg
Empty weight 932 kg 27,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 224 kW 2 x 6,799 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the TB-30 Epsilon or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 356 km/h, a difference of 594 km/h.
Which has longer range, the TB-30 Epsilon or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the TB-30 Epsilon or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher service ceiling at 12,100 meters (39,698 ft) compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the TB-30 Epsilon or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the TB-30 Epsilon or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the TB-30 Epsilon or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty entered service first in 1970, 14 years before the TB-30 Epsilon which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the TB-30 Epsilon or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has been produced in greater numbers with 854 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.