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Tu-134 Crusty vs Tu-144 Charger

Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
Tupolev Tu-144 Charger military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-144 Charger
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Specifications
Tu-134 Crusty Tu-144 Charger
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Tupolev Tupolev
First flight 29 July 1963 31 December 1968
Year introduced 1970 1975
Number produced 854 units 16 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 127.3 m² 506.4 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 28.8 m
Height 9.0 m 12.6 m
Length 37.1 m 65.7 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 6,500 km
Service ceiling 12,100 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 47,600 kg 207,000 kg
Empty weight 27,960 kg 99,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,799 kgf 4 x 240 kN
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Overview

The Tu-134 Crusty is a Military Training Aircraft built by Tupolev, while the Tu-144 Charger is a Military Transport Aircraft by Tupolev.

The Tu-144 Charger reaches 2,500 km/h — 2.6:1 the Tu-134 Crusty's 950 km/h. The Tu-134 Crusty has an operational range of 3,000 km vs 6,500 km for the Tu-144 Charger. The Tu-144 Charger operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 12,100 m for the Tu-134 Crusty. At 207,000 kg MTOW, the Tu-144 Charger is 4.3:1 the Tu-134 Crusty's 47,600 kg.

The Tu-134 Crusty has been produced in 854 units vs 16 for the Tu-144 Charger. The Tu-134 Crusty first flew 5 years before the Tu-144 Charger (1963 vs 1968).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Tu-134 Crusty or Tu-144 Charger?
The Tu-144 Charger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 950 km/h, a difference of 1,550 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-134 Crusty or Tu-144 Charger?
The Tu-144 Charger has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-134 Crusty or Tu-144 Charger?
The Tu-144 Charger has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 12,100 meters (39,698 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tu-134 Crusty or Tu-144 Charger?
The Tu-144 Charger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 207,000 kg compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 47,600 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-134 Crusty or Tu-144 Charger?
The Tu-144 Charger is longer at 65.7 meters compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 37.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Tu-134 Crusty or Tu-144 Charger?
The Tu-134 Crusty entered service first in 1970, 5 years before the Tu-144 Charger which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tu-134 Crusty or Tu-144 Charger?
The Tu-134 Crusty has been produced in greater numbers with 854 units compared to 16 units of the Tu-144 Charger.