Tu-154 Careless vs Tu-214 Mogul

Soviet trijet airliner, prominent during the Cold War era, extensively deployed in civilian and military operations globally.
Picture of Tu-154 Careless
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Tupolev
First flight 4 October 1968
Year of introduction 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.
Picture of Tu-214 Mogul
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Tupolev
First flight 2 January 1989
Year of introduction 1996
Number produced 89 units
Average unit price $65 million
Maximum speed 900 km/h
Service ceiling 13,000 m
Total thrust 2 x 9,500 kgf
3-view profile of Tu-154 Careless
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Performance Radar Chart

Photo of Tu-154 Careless by Konstantin von Wedelstaedt. Photo of Tu-214 Mogul by Dmitry Zherdin.