Tu-154 Careless vs Tu-214 Mogul

Overview

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

Top speed is 900 km/h for the Tu-154 Careless vs 900 km/h for the Tu-214 Mogul. The Tu-154 Careless has an operational range of 6,600 km vs 6,500 km for the Tu-214 Mogul. The Tu-154 Careless operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 12,100 m for the Tu-214 Mogul.

The Tu-154 Careless has been produced in 1,026 units vs 89 for the Tu-214 Mogul. Unit cost is $45M for the Tu-154 Careless vs $65M for the Tu-214 Mogul. The Tu-154 Careless first flew 21 years before the Tu-214 Mogul (1968 vs 1989).

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 🇨🇳 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.
Tupolev Tu-214 Mogul Transport profile drawing
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
Wingspan 37.6 m
Maximum speed 900 km/h
Operational range 6,600 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m
Empty weight 50,700 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,750 kgf
Wingspan 41.8 m
Maximum speed 900 km/h
Operational range 6,500 km
Service ceiling 12,100 m
Empty weight 59,000 kg
Total thrust 0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Tu-154 Careless or Tu-214 Mogul?
The Tu-214 Mogul is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the Tu-154 Careless's 900 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-154 Careless or Tu-214 Mogul?
The Tu-154 Careless has a longer range at 6,600 km compared to the Tu-214 Mogul's 6,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-154 Careless or Tu-214 Mogul?
The Tu-154 Careless has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Tu-214 Mogul's 12,100 meters (39,698 ft).
Which is more expensive, the Tu-154 Careless or Tu-214 Mogul?
The Tu-214 Mogul 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 Mogul?
The Tu-154 Careless entered service first in 1972, 24 years before the Tu-214 Mogul which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tu-154 Careless or Tu-214 Mogul?
The Tu-154 Careless has been produced in greater numbers with 1,026 units compared to 89 units of the Tu-214 Mogul.