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Tu-134 Crusty vs Yak-40 Codling

Tu-134 Crusty vs Yak-40 Codling at a glance — top speed 950 vs 858 km/h, range 3,000 vs 1,800 km, max takeoff weight 47,600 vs 15,500 kg, built 854 vs 1,011 units.

Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
Yakovlev Yak-40 Codling military transport aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
Tu-134 Crusty Yak-40 Codling
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Tupolev Yakovlev
First flight 29 July 1963 21 October 1966
Year introduced 1970 1968
Number produced 854 units 1011 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 127.3 m² 70.0 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 25.0 m
Height 9.0 m 6.5 m
Length 37.1 m 20.4 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 858 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 1,800 km
Service ceiling 12,100 m 8,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 47,600 kg 15,500 kg
Empty weight 27,960 kg 9,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,799 kgf 3 x 1,500 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Tu-134 Crusty or Yak-40 Codling?
The Tu-134 Crusty is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Yak-40 Codling's 858 km/h, a difference of 92 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-134 Crusty or Yak-40 Codling?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the Yak-40 Codling's 1,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-134 Crusty or Yak-40 Codling?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher service ceiling at 12,100 meters (39,698 ft) compared to the Yak-40 Codling's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tu-134 Crusty or Yak-40 Codling?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the Yak-40 Codling's 15,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-134 Crusty or Yak-40 Codling?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the Yak-40 Codling's 20.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Tu-134 Crusty or Yak-40 Codling?
The Yak-40 Codling entered service first in 1968, 2 years before the Tu-134 Crusty which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tu-134 Crusty or Yak-40 Codling?
The Yak-40 Codling has been produced in greater numbers with 1,011 units compared to 854 units of the Tu-134 Crusty.