Tu-154 Careless vs Tu-214 Mogul
| 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 |
| Russian regional jet, operated mostly by domestic airlines, with notable use in special purpose and government roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 2 January 1989 |
| Year introduced | 1996 |
| Number produced | 89 units |
| Average unit price | $65 million |
| Maximum speed | 900 km/h |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,500 kgf â—‰ |
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| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Tu-154 Careless by Konstantin von Wedelstaedt.
Photo of Tu-214 Mogul by Dmitry Zherdin.