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Boeing 757 vs Tu-154 Careless

Boeing 757 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 757
Tupolev Tu-154 Careless military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-154 Careless
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Specifications
Boeing 757 Tu-154 Careless
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Tupolev
First flight 19 February 1982 4 October 1968
Year introduced 1983 1972
Number produced 1050 units 1026 units
Average unit price $85 million $45 million
Wing area 181.3 m² 202.0 m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 37.6 m
Height 11.0 m 11.4 m
Length 47.3 m 48.0 m
Maximum speed 853 km/h 913 km/h
Operational range 7,250 km 6,600 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 115,666 kg 104,000 kg
Empty weight 58,900 kg 55,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 18,915 kgf 3 x 10,503 kgf
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Overview

The Boeing 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 Boeing 757 vs 913 km/h for the Tu-154 Careless. The Boeing 757 has an operational range of 7,250 km vs 6,600 km for the Tu-154 Careless. The Boeing 757 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 12,100 m for the Tu-154 Careless.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 757 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless is faster with a maximum speed of 913 km/h compared to the Boeing 757's 853 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 757 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Boeing 757 has a longer range at 7,250 km compared to the Tu-154 Careless's 6,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 757 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Boeing 757 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the Tu-154 Careless's 12,100 meters (39,698 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 757 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Boeing 757 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 115,666 kg compared to the Tu-154 Careless's 104,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 757 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless is longer at 48.0 meters compared to the Boeing 757's 47.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 757 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Boeing 757 is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the Tu-154 Careless at $45 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 757 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless entered service first in 1972, 11 years before the Boeing 757 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 757 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Boeing 757 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,050 units compared to 1,026 units of the Tu-154 Careless.