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Tu-134 Crusty vs Yak-42 Clobber

Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
Yakovlev Yak-42 Clobber military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-42 Clobber
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Specifications
Tu-134 Crusty Yak-42 Clobber
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Tupolev Yakovlev
First flight 29 July 1963 7 March 1975
Year introduced 1970 1977
Number produced 854 units 187 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 127.3 m² 150.0 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 34.9 m
Height 9.0 m 9.8 m
Length 37.1 m 36.4 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 810 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 12,100 m 9,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 47,600 kg 57,500 kg
Empty weight 27,960 kg 33,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,799 kgf 3 x 64 kN
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Overview

The Tu-134 Crusty is a Military Training Aircraft built by Tupolev, while the Yak-42 Clobber is a Military Transport Aircraft by Yakovlev.

Top speed is 950 km/h for the Tu-134 Crusty vs 810 km/h for the Yak-42 Clobber. The Tu-134 Crusty has an operational range of 3,000 km vs 4,000 km for the Yak-42 Clobber. The Tu-134 Crusty operates at altitudes up to 12,100 m compared to 9,600 m for the Yak-42 Clobber.

The Tu-134 Crusty has been produced in 854 units vs 187 for the Yak-42 Clobber. The Tu-134 Crusty first flew 12 years before the Yak-42 Clobber (1963 vs 1975).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Tu-134 Crusty or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Tu-134 Crusty is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Yak-42 Clobber's 810 km/h, a difference of 140 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-134 Crusty or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Yak-42 Clobber has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-134 Crusty or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher service ceiling at 12,100 meters (39,698 ft) compared to the Yak-42 Clobber's 9,600 meters (31,496 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tu-134 Crusty or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Yak-42 Clobber has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 57,500 kg compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 47,600 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-134 Crusty or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the Yak-42 Clobber's 36.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Tu-134 Crusty or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Tu-134 Crusty entered service first in 1970, 7 years before the Yak-42 Clobber which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tu-134 Crusty or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Tu-134 Crusty has been produced in greater numbers with 854 units compared to 187 units of the Yak-42 Clobber.