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

Tu-134 Crusty vs Yak-40 Codling

Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
Yakovlev Yak-40 Codling military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-40 Codling
Change comparison vs
Specifications
Tu-134 Crusty Yak-40 Codling
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Tupolev Yakovlev
First flight 29 July 1963 21 October 1966
Year introduced 1970 1968
Number produced 854 units 1011 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 127.3 m² 70.0 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 25.0 m
Height 9.0 m 6.5 m
Length 37.1 m 20.4 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 858 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 1,800 km
Service ceiling 12,100 m 8,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 47,600 kg 15,500 kg
Empty weight 27,960 kg 9,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,799 kgf 3 x 1,500 kgf
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The Tu-134 Crusty is a Military Training Aircraft built by Tupolev, while the Yak-40 Codling is a Military Transport Aircraft by Yakovlev.

Top speed is 950 km/h for the Tu-134 Crusty vs 858 km/h for the Yak-40 Codling. The Tu-134 Crusty has an operational range of 3,000 km vs 1,800 km for the Yak-40 Codling. The Tu-134 Crusty operates at altitudes up to 12,100 m compared to 8,000 m for the Yak-40 Codling. At 47,600 kg MTOW, the Tu-134 Crusty is 3.1:1 the Yak-40 Codling's 15,500 kg.

The Tu-134 Crusty has been produced in 854 units vs 1,011 for the Yak-40 Codling. The Tu-134 Crusty first flew 3 years before the Yak-40 Codling (1963 vs 1966).

Related Comparisons
Tu-134 Crusty vs Beechcraft Baron Tu-134 Crusty vs Robinson R22 Tu-134 Crusty vs L-29 Delfin Tu-134 Crusty vs Nanchang CJ-6 Tu-134 Crusty vs L-39 Albatros Tu-134 Crusty vs T-34 Mentor

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Tu-134 Crusty or Yak-40 Codling?
The Tu-134 Crusty is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Yak-40 Codling's 858 km/h, a difference of 92 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-134 Crusty or Yak-40 Codling?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the Yak-40 Codling's 1,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-134 Crusty or Yak-40 Codling?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher service ceiling at 12,100 meters (39,698 ft) compared to the Yak-40 Codling's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tu-134 Crusty or Yak-40 Codling?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the Yak-40 Codling's 15,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-134 Crusty or Yak-40 Codling?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the Yak-40 Codling's 20.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Tu-134 Crusty or Yak-40 Codling?
The Yak-40 Codling entered service first in 1968, 2 years before the Tu-134 Crusty which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tu-134 Crusty or Yak-40 Codling?
The Yak-40 Codling has been produced in greater numbers with 1,011 units compared to 854 units of the Tu-134 Crusty.