Tu-134 Crusty vs YS-11
| Soviet jet airliner, ubiquitous during the Cold War, extensively utilized for civil and military operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 29 July 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number produced | 854 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Japanese turboprop airliner from the 1960s, deployed primarily in short-haul flights, and regionally used by various countries. | |
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| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | NAMC |
| First flight | 30 August 1962 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 182 units |
| Average unit price | $2.3 million |
| Wing area | 127.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 9.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 37.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 950 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,100 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 47,600 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 27,960 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,799 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 94.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 32.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 9.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 26.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 470 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,110 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,980 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 23,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 14,600 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,259 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of YS-11 by Toshi Aoki.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Tu-134 Crusty or YS-11?
The Tu-134 Crusty is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the YS-11's 470 km/h, a difference of 480 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-134 Crusty or YS-11?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the YS-11's 2,110 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-134 Crusty or YS-11?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher service ceiling at 12,100 meters (39,698 ft) compared to the YS-11's 6,980 meters (22,900 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tu-134 Crusty or YS-11?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the YS-11's 23,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-134 Crusty or YS-11?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the YS-11's 26.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Tu-134 Crusty or YS-11?
The YS-11 entered service first in 1965, 5 years before the Tu-134 Crusty which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tu-134 Crusty or YS-11?
The Tu-134 Crusty has been produced in greater numbers with 854 units compared to 182 units of the YS-11.