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Tu-144 Charger vs Tu-214

Tupolev Tu-144 Charger military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Tu-144 Charger Tu-214
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Tupolev Tupolev
First flight 31 December 1968 21 March 1996
Year introduced 1975 1996
Number produced 16 units 89 units
Average unit price -- $65 million
Wing area 506.4 m² 184.2 m²
Wingspan 28.8 m 41.8 m
Height 12.6 m 13.9 m
Length 65.7 m 46.1 m
Maximum speed 2500 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 6,500 km 6,500 km
Service ceiling 20,000 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 207,000 kg 110,750 kg
Empty weight 99,200 kg 59,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 240 kN 2 x 16,000 kgf
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Overview

The Tu-144 Charger and the Tu-214 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Tupolev and Tupolev respectively.

The Tu-144 Charger reaches 2,500 km/h — 2.8:1 the Tu-214's 900 km/h. The Tu-144 Charger has an operational range of 6,500 km vs 6,500 km for the Tu-214. The Tu-144 Charger operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 12,100 m for the Tu-214.

The Tu-144 Charger has been produced in 16 units vs 89 for the Tu-214. The Tu-144 Charger first flew 28 years before the Tu-214 (1968 vs 1996).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Tu-144 Charger or Tu-214?
The Tu-144 Charger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Tu-214's 900 km/h, a difference of 1,600 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-144 Charger or Tu-214?
The Tu-214 has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the Tu-144 Charger's 6,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-144 Charger or Tu-214?
The Tu-144 Charger has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the Tu-214's 12,100 meters (39,698 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tu-144 Charger or Tu-214?
The Tu-144 Charger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 207,000 kg compared to the Tu-214's 110,750 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-144 Charger or Tu-214?
The Tu-144 Charger is longer at 65.7 meters compared to the Tu-214's 46.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Tu-144 Charger or Tu-214?
The Tu-144 Charger entered service first in 1975, 21 years before the Tu-214 which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tu-144 Charger or Tu-214?
The Tu-214 has been produced in greater numbers with 89 units compared to 16 units of the Tu-144 Charger.