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Tu-104 Camel vs Tu-154 Careless

Tu-104 Camel vs Tu-154 Careless at a glance — top speed 950 vs 913 km/h, range 2,750 vs 6,600 km, max takeoff weight 78,100 vs 104,000 kg, built 201 vs 1,026 units.

Tupolev Tu-104 Camel military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-104 Camel
Tupolev Tu-154 Careless military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-154 Careless
Specifications
Tu-104 Camel Tu-154 Careless
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Tupolev Tupolev
First flight 17 June 1955 4 October 1968
Year introduced 1956 1972
Number produced 201 units 1026 units
Average unit price -- $45 million
Wing area 183.0 m² 202.0 m²
Wingspan 34.5 m 37.6 m
Height 11.9 m 11.4 m
Length 40.1 m 48.0 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 913 km/h
Operational range 2,750 km 6,600 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,100 kg 104,000 kg
Empty weight 43,800 kg 55,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,707 kgf 3 x 10,503 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Tu-104 Camel or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-104 Camel is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Tu-154 Careless's 913 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-104 Camel or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless has a longer range at 6,600 km compared to the Tu-104 Camel's 2,750 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-104 Camel or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless has a higher service ceiling at 12,100 meters (39,698 ft) compared to the Tu-104 Camel's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tu-104 Camel or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 104,000 kg compared to the Tu-104 Camel's 78,100 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-104 Camel or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless is longer at 48.0 meters compared to the Tu-104 Camel's 40.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Tu-104 Camel or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-104 Camel entered service first in 1956, 16 years before the Tu-154 Careless which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tu-104 Camel or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless has been produced in greater numbers with 1,026 units compared to 201 units of the Tu-104 Camel.