C-141 Starlifter vs Tu-154 Careless
| American military transport aircraft, pivotal during the Vietnam War, chiefly used for strategic airlift missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 17 December 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 285 units |
| Average unit price | $40 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 | 300.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 49.0 m |
| Height | 12.0 m |
| Length | 51.3 m |
| Maximum speed | 805 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,723 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 146,556 kg |
| Empty weight | 65,540 kg |
| Total thrust | 4 x 9,185 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 900 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 6,600 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,500 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Tu-154 Careless by Konstantin von Wedelstaedt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the C-141 Starlifter or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the C-141 Starlifter's 805 km/h, a difference of 95 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-141 Starlifter or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless has a longer range at 6,600 km compared to the C-141 Starlifter's 4,723 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-141 Starlifter or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the C-141 Starlifter's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-141 Starlifter or Tu-154 Careless?
The C-141 Starlifter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 146,556 kg compared to the Tu-154 Careless's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the C-141 Starlifter or Tu-154 Careless?
The C-141 Starlifter is longer at 51.3 meters compared to the Tu-154 Careless's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-141 Starlifter or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the C-141 Starlifter at $40 million.
Which entered service first, the C-141 Starlifter or Tu-154 Careless?
The C-141 Starlifter entered service first in 1965, 7 years before the Tu-154 Careless which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-141 Starlifter or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless has been produced in greater numbers with 1,026 units compared to 285 units of the C-141 Starlifter.