757 vs Tu-154 Careless

Overview

The 757 and the Tu-154 Careless are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Tupolev respectively.

Top speed is 853 km/h for the 757 vs 900 km/h for the Tu-154 Careless. The 757 has an operational range of 7,250 km vs 6,600 km for the Tu-154 Careless. The Tu-154 Careless operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 12,802 m for the 757.

The 757 has been produced in 1,050 units vs 1,026 for the Tu-154 Careless. Unit cost is $85M for the 757 vs $45M for the Tu-154 Careless. The Tu-154 Careless first flew 14 years before the 757 (1968 vs 1982).

757

American narrow-body jet airliner, commercially operational since the 1980s, extensively deployed for transcontinental and transatlantic routes.
Boeing 757 Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 19 February 1982
Year introduced 1983
Number produced 1050 units
Average unit price $85 million
Soviet trijet airliner, prominent during the Cold War era, extensively deployed in civilian and military operations globally.
Tupolev Tu-154 Careless Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ 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

757

Wing area 181.3 mΒ²
Wingspan 38.0 m β—‰
Height 11.0 m
Length 47.3 m
Maximum speed 853 km/h β—‰
Operational range 7,250 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,802 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 115,666 kg
Empty weight 58,900 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 9,458 kgf β—‰
Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 37.6 m β—‰
Height -- m
Length -- m
Maximum speed 900 km/h β—‰
Operational range 6,600 km β—‰
Service ceiling 13,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight 50,700 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 4,750 kgf β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 757 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the 757's 853 km/h, a difference of 47 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 757 or Tu-154 Careless?
The 757 has a longer range at 7,250 km compared to the Tu-154 Careless's 6,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the 757 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the 757's 12,802 meters (42,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the 757 or Tu-154 Careless?
The 757 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 115,666 kg compared to the Tu-154 Careless's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the 757 or Tu-154 Careless?
The 757 is longer at 47.3 meters compared to the Tu-154 Careless's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 757 or Tu-154 Careless?
The 757 is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the Tu-154 Careless at $45 million.
Which entered service first, the 757 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless entered service first in 1972, 11 years before the 757 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 757 or Tu-154 Careless?
The 757 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,050 units compared to 1,026 units of the Tu-154 Careless.