Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty
Summary
| Category | Training aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| First flight | 29 July 1963 |
| Year of introduction | 1970 |
| Number produced | 854 units |
Description
The Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty is a military aircraft developed by Tupolev Design Bureau in the Soviet Union. Introduced in the 1960s, it was primarily designed as a short-to-medium range jet airliner, but later adapted for military purposes. The aircraft is known for its twin-engine configuration and mid-wing placement, enabling it to operate efficiently in various weather conditions and terrains. The Tu-134 Crusty has been deployed for diverse missions, including transport of personnel and equipment, aerial photography, electronic surveillance, and communication relay. It has seen service with multiple countries, showcasing its versatility and reliability as a military aircraft.
Technical specifications
| Version: Tu-134A Crusty-B | |
|---|---|
| Maximum speed | 950 km/h (590 mph) |
| Wing area | 127.3 m² (1370.2 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 29 m (95.1 ft) |
| Height | 9.0 m (29.6 ft) |
| Length | 37.1 m (121.7 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 12100 m (39698 ft) |
| Empty weight | 27960 kg (61641 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 47600 kg (104940 lbs) |
| Powerplant | 2 × turbofans Soloviev D-30-II delivering 6799 kgp |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Russia | 49 | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.
All operators
Angola • Armenia • Azerbaijan • Bulgaria • Belarus • Czech Republic • Ex-East Germany • Germany • Hungary • Kazakhstan • Moldova • Mozambique • Poland • Russia • Ex-Czechoslovakia • Ex-USSR
Photo of Tu-134 Crusty
