Tupolev Tu‑144: The Soviet Supersonic Airliner
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Tupolev Tu‑144: The Soviet Supersonic Airliner

Developed in the 1960s/1970s, the Tu-144 was the Soviet Union's only practical venture into supersonic commercial aviation. Though its career was all too brief, it was a major technological achievement for the Soviet aircraft industry. The book provides in-depth coverage of the “Concordski," including projected versions, the Tu-144's production and service history, and a comparison with the Concorde. First flown on the last day of 1968―ahead of the Concorde―the Tu-144 had to undergo a long gestation period before the production version entered service in November 1977. Unfortunately, its career proved to be brief; two accidents and a powerful anti-Tu-144 lobby caused the type to be withdrawn in May 1978. The book describes the Tu-144's versions (including the Tu-144LL research aircraft developed under a Russian-U.S. program) and touches on the projected military derivatives. It is illustrated with color side views and previously unpublished photographs.

  • TitleTupolev Tu‑144: The Soviet Supersonic Airliner
  • BrandSCHIFFER MILITARY
  • ManufacturerSchiffer Military History
  • BindingHardcover
  • ProductGroupBook
  • ItemPartNumber548 colour & b/w illus
  • UnitCount1
  • EANs9780764348945