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Tu-144 Charger vs Tu-154 Careless

Tupolev Tu-144 Charger military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Tupolev Tu-154 Careless military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-154 Careless
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Specifications
Tu-144 Charger Tu-154 Careless
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Tupolev Tupolev
First flight 31 December 1968 4 October 1968
Year introduced 1975 1972
Number produced 16 units 1026 units
Average unit price -- $45 million
Wing area 506.4 m² 202.0 m²
Wingspan 28.8 m 37.6 m
Height 12.6 m 11.4 m
Length 65.7 m 48.0 m
Maximum speed 2500 km/h 913 km/h
Operational range 6,500 km 6,600 km
Service ceiling 20,000 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 207,000 kg 104,000 kg
Empty weight 99,200 kg 55,300 kg
Total thrust 4 x 240 kN 3 x 10,503 kgf
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Overview

The Tu-144 Charger and the Tu-154 Careless are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Tupolev and Tupolev respectively.

The Tu-144 Charger reaches 2,500 km/h — 2.7:1 the Tu-154 Careless's 913 km/h. The Tu-144 Charger has an operational range of 6,500 km vs 6,600 km for the Tu-154 Careless. The Tu-144 Charger operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 12,100 m for the Tu-154 Careless.

The Tu-144 Charger has been produced in 16 units vs 1,026 for the Tu-154 Careless.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Tu-144 Charger or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-144 Charger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Tu-154 Careless's 913 km/h, a difference of 1,587 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-144 Charger or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless has a longer range at 6,600 km compared to the Tu-144 Charger's 6,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-144 Charger or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-144 Charger has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the Tu-154 Careless's 12,100 meters (39,698 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tu-144 Charger or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-144 Charger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 207,000 kg compared to the Tu-154 Careless's 104,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-144 Charger or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-144 Charger is longer at 65.7 meters compared to the Tu-154 Careless's 48.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Tu-144 Charger or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless entered service first in 1972, 3 years before the Tu-144 Charger which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tu-144 Charger or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless has been produced in greater numbers with 1,026 units compared to 16 units of the Tu-144 Charger.