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Tupolev Tu-134 for charter

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Charter Price per Hour$8 100 – $11 800
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Aircraft Info

Model:
Tupolev Tu-134
Family:
Tupolev
Manufacturer:
Tupolev
Aircraft Class:
Airliner
ICAO/IATA Codes:
T134/TU3
Number Built:
854
Single Pilot Operations:
No
  • Popularity5
  • Reliability40
  • Comfort25

Performance

Service Ceiling:
39 370 ft 12 000 m
Max Takeoff Weight:
108 027 lbs 49 000 kg
Engine Type:
2× Turbojet
Typical Engine:
2 x Soloviev D-30seriesIII
Typical Avionics:
Soviet analogue flight deck with navigation retrofit
Long Range Cruise Speed:
410 kts 760 km/h
Max Cruise Speed:
467 kts 865 km/h

Range & Payload

Estimated Max Flight Time:
4.1 h
Max Range:
1 620 nmi 3 000 km
Fuel Burn Rate:
6 393 lb/h 2 900 kg/h
Max Payload:
19 842 lbs 9 000 kg

Tupolev Tu-134 Cabin Plan

Max passengers:
64
Cabin Height:
6.43 ft 1.96 m
Cabin Width:
8.86 ft 2.7 m
Cabin Length:
47.57 ft 14.5 m
Sleeping Places:
0
Estimated Cabin Volume:
2 128.3 ft³ 60.27 m³
Luggage Volume:
512.06 ft³ 14.5 m³
  • Hot meal
  • Lavatory
  • Cabin crew

Airframe

Aircraft Height:
29.59 ft 9.02 m
Aircraft Length:
121.72 ft 37.1 m
Wingspan:
95.18 ft 29.01 m
Cabin Zones:
1 pressurized passenger cabin aft of separate flight deck; two-abreast seats each side of the aisle, operator-specificclass sections, service areas and lavatory
Doors:
Forward and aft passenger/service doors; separate cargo access; emergency exits depend on model
Baggage Compartment:
Underfloor baggage holds plus cabin overhead stowage; reference volume 14,5 m3
Airstairs:
n

Charter Costs for the Tupolev Tu-134

Price per Hour

Charter Price per Hour
$8 100 – $11 800

Owning Price

Buying Price (new)
—
Pre-owned Price Range
$500 000 – $2.5M

Charter Costs

Cost per NM
$23.03
Direct Operating Cost (DOC)/h
$3 650 – $5 700
Annual Cost of Ownership
$2.39M – $3.67M
Cost per Seat-Mile
$0.25 – $0.37

Total Annual Variable Costs

At 200 hours
$935 000
At 350 hours
$1.64M

Total Fixed Cost

At 200 hours
$1.4M
At 350 hours
$1.4M

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Tupolev Tu-134 Description

Presenting the Tupolev Tu-134, a remarkable aviation technology of the Soviet era that made its way through time by its own rules. Let’s not even mention the typical planes; this aircraft made a statement with its power but also with its outstanding style. The sharp nose and unique triple-tail weren't just decoration; they suggested at once a device intended for tough missions and faultless servicing under difficult conditions. As for the performance? It's a real banger! Equipped with powerful Soloviev D-30 turbofans positioned on the rear fuselage, it enjoyed the privilege of commandeering even the shortest runways, thus revealing airfields no one before had once thought of using. Looking to go far and do it fast? It boasts as much as 3,000 kilometers-range in one go. Just think about it: you can efficiently connect key regional nodes or skip between different capital cities with full freight onboard of up to 64 passengers. As you step in, you are welcomed with the cabin being surprisingly spacious for that time period which is the appearance of it. The cabin, measuring 14.5 meters long and a broad 2.7 meters wide, was an actual space to move about. Although the 1.96-meter ceiling height may have required taller passengers to duck a tad, the space overall felt quite comfortable. The iconic circular windows allow a lot of daylight into the interior and make the place very different from Western-built aircraft. Are you planning a long trip? The conveniently located 14.5 cubic meter baggage hold allowed a sufficient amount of luggage precisely guaranteed that every traveler would have things taken for granted. However, the main aspect that differentiated the TU-134 from others was its simultaneous roughness and originality. The unusual engine setting created lesser noise in the cabin than wing-mounted designs. Pilots astounded by the retaining of its maneuverability in extreme weather, whether blizzards on Siberian turf, or heat in tropical climates, for instance. It wasn't just about transport; it was about powerful engineering, and it was a familiar presence across Eastern Europe and beyond for decades. For those in need of a robust, large-scale regional performer with obvious appearance, the Tu-134 made it happen. Additionally, it not only inhabited their routes but through them, it also made its way to history.

Strengths

  • Transport suited to the selected aircraft category
  • Operator-specific seating or mission configurations

Weaknesses

  • Equipment and interior depend on the individual aircraft
  • Published limits require configuration and loading checks

Best use cases

  • Regional charter
  • Private or business transport

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