Tupolev Tu‑144: The Soviet Supersonic Airliner

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 â€œConcordski," including projected versions, the Tu-144's production and service history, and a comparison with the Concorde. First flown on the last day of 1968â€•ahead of the Concordeâ€•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 Unfortunately, its career proved to be brief; two accidents and a powerful anti-Tu-144 lobby caused the type to be withdrawn in May 1978.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 It is illustrated with color side views and previously unpublished photographs.
Country USA
Brand SCHIFFER MILITARY
Manufacturer Schiffer Military History
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 548 colour & b/w illus
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780764348945
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

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