GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

Tu-154 Careless vs Tu-214

Tupolev Tu-154 Careless military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-154 Careless
Tupolev Tu-214 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-214
Change comparison vs
Specifications
Tu-154 Careless Tu-214
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Tupolev Tupolev
First flight 4 October 1968 21 March 1996
Year introduced 1972 1996
Number produced 1026 units 89 units
Average unit price $45 million $65 million
Wing area 202.0 m² 184.2 m²
Wingspan 37.6 m 41.8 m
Height 11.4 m 13.9 m
Length 48.0 m 46.1 m
Maximum speed 913 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 6,600 km 6,500 km
Service ceiling 12,100 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 104,000 kg 110,750 kg
Empty weight 55,300 kg 59,000 kg
Total thrust 3 x 10,503 kgf 2 x 16,000 kgf
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The Tu-154 Careless and the Tu-214 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Tupolev and Tupolev respectively.

Top speed is 913 km/h for the Tu-154 Careless vs 900 km/h for the Tu-214. The Tu-154 Careless has an operational range of 6,600 km vs 6,500 km for the Tu-214. The Tu-154 Careless operates at altitudes up to 12,100 m compared to 12,100 m for the Tu-214.

The Tu-154 Careless has been produced in 1,026 units vs 89 for the Tu-214. Unit cost is $45M for the Tu-154 Careless vs $65M for the Tu-214. The Tu-154 Careless first flew 28 years before the Tu-214 (1968 vs 1996).

Related Comparisons
Tu-154 Careless vs Boeing 737 Tu-154 Careless vs 210 Centurion Tu-154 Careless vs PA-34 Seneca Tu-154 Careless vs PA-31 Navajo Tu-154 Careless vs 208 Caravan Tu-154 Careless vs Commander 500

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Tu-154 Careless or Tu-214?
The Tu-154 Careless is faster with a maximum speed of 913 km/h compared to the Tu-214's 900 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-154 Careless or Tu-214?
The Tu-154 Careless has a longer range at 6,600 km compared to the Tu-214's 6,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-154 Careless or Tu-214?
The Tu-214 has a higher service ceiling at 12,100 meters (39,698 ft) compared to the Tu-154 Careless's 12,100 meters (39,698 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tu-154 Careless or Tu-214?
The Tu-214 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 110,750 kg compared to the Tu-154 Careless's 104,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-154 Careless or Tu-214?
The Tu-154 Careless is longer at 48.0 meters compared to the Tu-214's 46.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Tu-154 Careless or Tu-214?
The Tu-214 is more expensive at approximately $65 million per unit compared to the Tu-154 Careless at $45 million.
Which entered service first, the Tu-154 Careless or Tu-214?
The Tu-154 Careless entered service first in 1972, 24 years before the Tu-214 which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tu-154 Careless or Tu-214?
The Tu-154 Careless has been produced in greater numbers with 1,026 units compared to 89 units of the Tu-214.