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TS-11 Iskra vs Tu-134 Crusty

TS-11 Iskra vs Tu-134 Crusty at a glance — top speed 720 vs 950 km/h, range 1,250 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 3,840 vs 47,600 kg, built 424 vs 854 units.

PZL Mielec TS-11 Iskra military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-11 Iskra
Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
Specifications
TS-11 Iskra Tu-134 Crusty
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Mielec Tupolev
First flight 5 February 1960 29 July 1963
Year introduced 1964 1970
Number produced 424 units 854 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 17.5 m² 127.3 m²
Wingspan 10.1 m 29.0 m
Height 3.5 m 9.0 m
Length 11.2 m 37.1 m
Maximum speed 720 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 1,250 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,840 kg 47,600 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 27,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,000 kgf 2 x 6,799 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the TS-11 Iskra or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 720 km/h, a difference of 230 km/h.
Which has longer range, the TS-11 Iskra or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 1,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the TS-11 Iskra or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher service ceiling at 12,100 meters (39,698 ft) compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the TS-11 Iskra or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 3,840 kg.
Which is larger, the TS-11 Iskra or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 11.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the TS-11 Iskra or Tu-134 Crusty?
The TS-11 Iskra entered service first in 1964, 6 years before the Tu-134 Crusty which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the TS-11 Iskra or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has been produced in greater numbers with 854 units compared to 424 units of the TS-11 Iskra.