727 vs Tu-154 Careless
| American commercial jet trijet, renowned for its use in the later half of the 20th century, heavily deployed in global airlines. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 9 February 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 1832 units |
| Average unit price | $5 million |
| Soviet trijet airliner, prominent during the Cold War era, extensively deployed in civilian and military operations globally. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 4 October 1968 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 1026 units |
| Average unit price | $45 million |
| Wing area | 157.9 m² |
| Wingspan | 33.0 m |
| Height | 10.0 m |
| Length | 46.7 m |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 95,028 kg |
| Empty weight | 45,359 kg |
| Total thrust | 3 x 6,577 kgf â—‰ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Tu-154 Careless by Konstantin von Wedelstaedt.