Comparison of Tupolev Tu-144 and Tupolev Tu-16 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Tupolev Tu-144 × |  Tupolev Tu-16 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Tupolev | Tupolev |
| Model | Tupolev Tu-144 | Tupolev Tu-16 |
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1968 | 1953 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1983 | 1962 |
| Type | Mid Size Passenger Jets | Military Aircraft |
| Icao | TU144 | TU16 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 4x Kolesov RD-36-51 | 2x Mikulin AM-3 M-500 |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 44,000 | 21,000 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 2,408 | 1,056 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 315 | - |
| Travel range (km) | 6,482 | 7,223 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 20,117 | 12,802 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 49.78 | 12.7 |
| Take off distance (m) | 3,000 | - |
| Landing distance (m) | 2,600 | - |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 207,000 | 79,000 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 180,000 | 76,000 |
| Max payload (kg) | 12,000 | 9,000 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 121,966 | 42,396 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 14 | 7 |
| Exterior length (m) | 65.7 | 34.8 |
| Tail height (m) | 12.55 | 10.36 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Wing span (m) | 28.8 | 33 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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