PC-24 vs Tu-134 Crusty
| Swiss light business jet, operational since 2015, known for versatility across multiple deployments including charter services. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇠Switzerland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus |
| First flight | 11 May 2015 |
| Year introduced | 2018 |
| Number produced | 100 units |
| Average unit price | $12 million |
| Soviet jet airliner, ubiquitous during the Cold War, extensively utilized for civil and military operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 29 July 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number produced | 854 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 30.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 787 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,700 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,005 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,967 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,529 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 127.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 9.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 37.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 950 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,100 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 47,600 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 27,960 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,799 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the PC-24 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the PC-24's 787 km/h, a difference of 163 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-24 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-24 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The PC-24 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 12,100 meters (39,698 ft).
Which is heavier, the PC-24 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the PC-24's 8,005 kg.
Which is larger, the PC-24 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the PC-24's 16.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the PC-24 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty entered service first in 1970, 48 years before the PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PC-24 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has been produced in greater numbers with 854 units compared to 100 units of the PC-24.