Aircraft Type
Tupolev Tu-134 “The Soviet Workhorse”
The Tupolev Tu-134 was a pioneering Soviet-era short to medium-haul passenger jet that played a crucial role in developing domestic and regional air travel across the Eastern Bloc during the Cold War period.
IATATU3ICAOT134ManufacturerTupolevRange3,700 kmStatusIn Production
Revolutionary Soviet passenger aircraft that dominated regional air transportation in Communist countries throughout the 1960s and 1970s, symbolizing Soviet aerospace engineering capabilities
Despite being considered relatively obsolete by modern standards, some Tu-134s remained in service with smaller airlines and in remote regions well into the 21st century, demonstrating the aircraft's remarkable durability and robust design
Cabin Environment
How the Tupolev Tu-134 affects jetlag recovery
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
37.1 m
Length
29 m
Wingspan
9.1 m
Height
Performance
3,700 km
Range
900 km/h
Cruise Speed
2× Soloviev D-30 turbofan
Engines
Tupolev Family
Related aircraft variants
How It Compares
vs. Boeing 727
✓Generally lower acquisition and operational costs for Soviet/Eastern European operators
✗More advanced avionics and wider international operational capability
vs. Yakovlev Yak-40
✓Longer range (3700 km vs 1800 km)
✗Slightly fewer passenger capacity options
vs. BAC One-Eleven
✓Robust Soviet design suited for challenging airfields
✗Less fuel efficiency and more limited Western market appeal