Variants
- Tu-134
- The glass nosed version. The first series could seat up to 64 passengers, and this was later increased to 72 passengers. The original designation was Tu-124A.
- Tu-134A
- Second series, with upgraded engines, improved avionics, seating up to 84 passengers. All Tu-134A variants have been built with the distinct glass nose and chin radar dome, but some were modified to the B standard with the radar moved to the nose radome.
- Tu-134A-2
- The glass nose was replaced.
- Tu-134A-3
- Second series, powered by two uprated Soloviev D-30 turbofan engines.
- Tu-134A-5
- Most recent version.
- Tu-134B
- Second series, 80 seats, radar moved to the nose radome, eliminating the glazed nose. Some Tu-134B models have long-range fuel tanks fitted under the fuselage; these are visible as a sizeable bulge.
- Tu-134BV
- Space shuttle work model.
- Tu-134LK
- Cosmonaut training version.
- Tu-134UBL
- Bomber aircrew training version.
- Tu-134UBK
- Naval version of Tu-134UBL. Only one was ever built.
- Tu-134BSh
- Navigation training version, fitted with a Tu-22M radar in the nose.
- Tu-134SKh
- Crop survey version.
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