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Tu-154 Careless vs Yak-42 Clobber

Tupolev Tu-154 Careless military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-154 Careless
Yakovlev Yak-42 Clobber military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-42 Clobber
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Specifications
Tu-154 Careless Yak-42 Clobber
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Tupolev Yakovlev
First flight 4 October 1968 7 March 1975
Year introduced 1972 1977
Number produced 1026 units 187 units
Average unit price $45 million --
Wing area 202.0 m² 150.0 m²
Wingspan 37.6 m 34.9 m
Height 11.4 m 9.8 m
Length 48.0 m 36.4 m
Maximum speed 913 km/h 810 km/h
Operational range 6,600 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 12,100 m 9,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 104,000 kg 57,500 kg
Empty weight 55,300 kg 33,000 kg
Total thrust 3 x 10,503 kgf 3 x 64 kN
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Overview

The Tu-154 Careless and the Yak-42 Clobber are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Tupolev and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 913 km/h for the Tu-154 Careless vs 810 km/h for the Yak-42 Clobber. The Tu-154 Careless has an operational range of 6,600 km vs 4,000 km for the Yak-42 Clobber. The Tu-154 Careless operates at altitudes up to 12,100 m compared to 9,600 m for the Yak-42 Clobber.

The Tu-154 Careless has been produced in 1,026 units vs 187 for the Yak-42 Clobber. The Tu-154 Careless first flew 7 years before the Yak-42 Clobber (1968 vs 1975).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Tu-154 Careless or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Tu-154 Careless is faster with a maximum speed of 913 km/h compared to the Yak-42 Clobber's 810 km/h, a difference of 103 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-154 Careless or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Tu-154 Careless has a longer range at 6,600 km compared to the Yak-42 Clobber's 4,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-154 Careless or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Tu-154 Careless 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-154 Careless or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Tu-154 Careless has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 104,000 kg compared to the Yak-42 Clobber's 57,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-154 Careless or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Tu-154 Careless is longer at 48.0 meters compared to the Yak-42 Clobber's 36.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Tu-154 Careless or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Tu-154 Careless entered service first in 1972, 5 years before the Yak-42 Clobber which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tu-154 Careless or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Tu-154 Careless has been produced in greater numbers with 1,026 units compared to 187 units of the Yak-42 Clobber.