Tupolev Tu-144 and Concorde at Paris Air Show 03.06. 1973. TU-144 Supersonic 2012-02-18 | http://www.facebook.com/groups/savetu144groupPart of the documentary BBC-The Century of Flight 17
RARE TUPOLEV TU-144 LL RA-77114 Tupolev/NASA SST video TU-144 Supersonic 2011-10-30 | http://www.facebook.com/groups/savetu144groupPart of the movie Les ailes du futur - 2l3 - Géants et supersoniques civilsHero of the Russian Federation, the test pilot 1st class captain Sergey Borisov talks about Tupolev Tu-144 LL flight testing.In July, 1983 this aircraft was designated as "101" and established 14 world records. These records were including a height of flight of 18,200 m with payload from 10 to 30 tons, average speed of 2,031.55 km/h on a closed circuit of 1,000 km and 2,012.26 km/h on a closed circuit of 2,000 km.When the TU-144 program was cancelled, CCCP-77114 was used as research aircraft in experiments about the radiation in top layers of the atmosphere, ozone layer, thermal influence in different materials and studies on aerodynamics. In 1990 was placed in nonflyable storage.In 1993 08-2 was chosen to serve as testbed in a joint program between Tupolev, NASA and others US firms. The aircraft suffered an extensive modification that included the power plant, former Koliesov RD-36-51A engines were replaced by Kuznetsov NK-321 (engines of the TU-160 bomber). The new model was designated TU-144LL Flying Laboratory.The first flight of TU-144LL was on November 29, 1996 and a total of 27 flights were realized until the end of the program in 1999.
Tupolev TU 144 S №77110 TU-144 Supersonic 2011-10-26 | http://www.facebook.com/groups/savetu144groupPart of the movie "Поэма о крыльях" ("Poem of wings") 1981.Director: Daniil Khrabrovitsky Writers: Daniil Khrabrovitsky, Anatoli ZakharovStars: Vladislav Strzhelchik, Yuriy Yakovlev and Nikolai AnnenkovTupolev Tu-144 S registered CCCP-77110 to Aeroflot - Soviet Airlines.This aircraft was the second of the two planes used for regular passengers' flights on Moscow - Alma-Ata route.In 1977 flew to Paris to take part in the XXXII Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport. This was the last appearance of a TU-144 in West Europe.CCCP-77110 was the last plane produced of the model TU-144S powered with Kuznetsov NK-144A engines.In the first half of 2008 the cabin was open for visits and between August and September was restored and painted in the original Aeroflot livery.
Tupolev TU 144 №77109 take off TU-144 Supersonic 2011-10-16 | http://www.facebook.com/groups/savetu144groupPart of the movie "Поэма о крыльях" ("Poem of wings")1981.Director: Daniil Khrabrovitsky Writers: Daniil Khrabrovitsky, Anatoli ZakharovStars: Vladislav Strzhelchik, Yuriy Yakovlev and Nikolai AnnenkovTupolev Tu-144 S registered CCCP-77109 to Aeroflot - Soviet Airlines.This aircraft was one of the two planes used for regular passengers' flights on Moscow - Alma-Ata route.The first flight (SU499) was on 1st November 1977 with a range of 3,260 km, an altitude of 16,000- 17,000 m and at the speed of 2,300 km/h.This service was performed once a week and the number of passengers did not exceed 80 persons. In total 55 flights were executed and 3,284 passenger were transported until the end of service in June 1978.
SHORT TUPOLEV TU-144 №77102 1973. STORY TU-144 Supersonic 2011-08-25 | http://www.facebook.com/groups/savetu144groupDocumentary "THE CONCORDE STORY" short story dedicated to the Tupolev Tu-144.Tupolev Tu-144 S registered as CCCP-77102 to Aeroflot - Soviet Airlines.Crashed June 3, 1973 at Paris Air Show.According to results of pre-production machine wing aerodynamics was improved in this aircraft and its area was slightly increased. The take-off weight in the production machine reached 195 tons.In 1973 flew to Paris to take part in the XXX Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport.After the prototype and pre-production aircraft were built at MMZ "Opyt" plant and assembled at Zhukovsky, this one was the first aircraft produced in the Voronezh Aircraft Factory (VASO).
Tupolev TU-144 S (SSSR-77106) night take off TU-144 Supersonic 2011-08-22 | http://www.facebook.com/groups/savetu144groupTupolev Tu-144 S registered CCCP-77106.On 26th December 1975 did the first operational flight between Moscow and Alma-Ata carrying cargoes and mail.
Tupolev Tu-144 D №77115 before restoration TU-144 Supersonic 2010-02-24 | http://www.facebook.com/groups/savetu144groupTupolev Tu-144 D (SSSR-77115) before restorationGorodAfter tests realized in the "004D" model, TU-144D was recommended for operations with passengers and even obtained the airworthiness certificate, but in the mid 80's the economic and political crisis in the USSR was evident and the program was cut down.In the second half of 80's this aircraft was reutilised for training flights of pilots of the Soviet Space Shuttle "Buran".CCCP-77115 was never operated by Aeroflot and remains at Zhukovsky airfield. During the MAKS Airshow can be seen parked on the ramp as symbol of the largest and the most complicated program in history of Soviet aircraft industry.Initially she was designated together with 08-2 to be converted into TU-144LL Flying Laboratory, but this conversion was never realized.This was the last completed TU-144D.
Tupolev Tu-144LL NASA TU-144 Supersonic 2010-02-10 | http://www.facebook.com/groups/savetu144groupTupolev Tu-144LL ( Летающая Лаборатория) Flying LaboratoryIn July, 1983 this aircraft was designated as 101 and established 14 world records. These records were including a height of flight of 18,200 m with payload from 10 to 30 tons, average speed of 2,031.55 km/h on a closed circuit of 1,000 km and 2,012.26 km/h on a closed circuit of 2,000 km.When the TU-144 program was cancelled, CCCP-77114 was used as research aircraft in experiments about the radiation in top layers of the atmosphere, ozone layer, thermal influence in different materials and studies on aerodynamics. In 1990 was placed in nonflyable storage.In 1993 08-2 was chosen to serve as testbed in a joint program between Tupolev, NASA and others US firms. The aircraft suffered an extensive modification that included the power plant, former Koliesov RD-36-51A engines were replaced by Kuznetsov NK-321 (engines of the TU-160 bomber). The new model was designated TU-144LL Flying Laboratory.
Tupolev Tu-144D №77115 TU-144 Supersonic 2010-02-10 | http://www.facebook.com/groups/savetu144groupRussia today story about the legendary Tupolev Tu-144.After tests realized in the "004D" model, TU-144D was recommended for operations with passengers and even obtained the airworthiness certificate, but in the mid 80's the economic and political crisis in the USSR was evident and the program was cut down.In the second half of 80's this aircraft was reutilised for training flights of pilots of the Soviet Space Shuttle "Buran".CCCP-77115 was never operated by Aeroflot and remains at Zhukovsky airfield. During the MAKS Airshow can be seen parked on the ramp as symbol of the largest and the most complicated program in history of Soviet aircraft industry.Initially she was designated together with 08-2 to be converted into TU-144LL Flying Laboratory, but this conversion was never realized.This was the last completed TU-144D.
Concorde and Tu-144 on Paris Air Show TU-144 Supersonic 2010-02-09 | http://www.facebook.com/groups/savetu144groupConcorde and Tupolev Tu-144 on Paris Air Show 1973
Tu-144 LL landing TU-144 Supersonic 2010-02-09 | http://www.facebook.com/groups/savetu144groupAnother Tupolev Tu-144 ll landing...In July, 1983 this aircraft was designated as 101 and established 14 world records. These records were including a height of flight of 18,200 m with payload from 10 to 30 tons, average speed of 2,031.55 km/h on a closed circuit of 1,000 km and 2,012.26 km/h on a closed circuit of 2,000 km.When the TU-144 program was cancelled, CCCP-77114 was used as research aircraft in experiments about the radiation in top layers of the atmosphere, ozone layer, thermal influence in different materials and studies on aerodynamics. In 1990 was placed in nonflyable storage.In 1993 08-2 was chosen to serve as testbed in a joint program between Tupolev, NASA and others US firms. The aircraft suffered an extensive modification that included the power plant, former Koliesov RD-36-51A engines were replaced by Kuznetsov NK-321 (engines of the TU-160 bomber). The new model was designated TU-144LL Flying Laboratory.
Tupolev Tu-144 Namedni 1977 TU-144 Supersonic 2010-01-26 | http://www.facebook.com/groups/savetu144groupТуполев Ту-144 Намедни 77
Tu-144 and Concorde Paris 1973. TU-144 Supersonic 2010-01-26 | http://www.facebook.com/groups/savetu144groupParis Air Show 1973 Concorde and Tupolev Tu-144Concorde perform awesome rapid take off...
Tupolev TU-144 №77101 press conference 1973 TU-144 Supersonic 2010-01-14 | http://www.facebook.com/groups/savetu144groupTupolev TU-144 press conference general designer A.A.Tupolev and journalists aboard the flightThe new airliner TU-144. General Designer A.A.Tupolev holds a press conference on board the aircraft during flight.TU-144S "004"Pre-Production Aircraft.Maiden Flight 1st June 1971 : Zhukovsky, USSR. Registered CCCP-77101 to Tupolev Design BureauAfter the success reached with the prototype as the first supersonic airliner on the air, it was necessary to upgrade the design for to correct some detected problems and to exceed the supersonic flight range of 3,500 km.To improve the aerodynamic of the plane at supersonic mode the wing was deeply modificated and his surface increased. The length of the fuselage was also increased to transport 150 passengers and the engines replaced by the upgraded model NK-144A.One of the most important changes was the new configuration of engines in two different and separate nacelles with two engines and their own intakes each one. This option solved the problems of vibrations and hight temperatures in the bottom part of the fuselage. A new and original system of retraction of the main landing gear was developed because it was now placed between the two engines.Another important change was the addition of two canards in the forward part of the fuselage to provide stability in landing and take-off. With all these changes the take-off weight was increased until 190 tons.CCCP-77101 was the last plane produced at MMZ "Opyt" plant and assembled at Zhukovsky, and the first model TU-144S. On April, 1973 was used as scene of a press conference.
Alexei Tupolev presentation of the serial TU-144 Toulouse delegation headed by Henri Ziegler TU-144 Supersonic 2010-01-14 | http://www.facebook.com/groups/savetu144groupThe supersonic airliner, the TU-144 . Visit the Voronezh aircraft factory delegation of French aviation specialists headed by A. Ziegler. With French experts talk A.A.Tupolev year 1972.
TUPOLEV TU-144 prototype №68001 first flight 31.12. 1968 TU-144 Supersonic 2010-01-14 | http://www.facebook.com/groups/savetu144groupTupolev TU-144 "044" prototyperegistered CCCP-68001 to Tupolev Design Bureau.31st December 1968 : Zhukovsky, 1st flight of TU-144, 1st flight of SST.Works began at MMZ "Opyt" plant near Moscow in 1965 until all sections were transported to the assembly plant in Zhukovsky. At the end of 1968 the prototype "044" registered as CCCP-68001 was ready for the first flight.The late day of 1968, with pilot E.V. Elyan in the cockpit and without international observers, the prototype aircraft performed the first ever flight with a duration of 37 minutes. The crew reported that the aircraft proved to be flexible and easily piloted. Half a year later, on June 5, 1969 she exceeded Mach 1 and on May 26, 1970 go into history as the first civil aircraft that reached Mach 2.In 1969 was presented to the world in Moscow and in 1971 flew to Paris to take part in the XXIX Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport where she met with the "Concorde" for the first time.Studies and works developed on test flights with TU-144 "044" shows different problems like enhanced vibrations level and tail fuselage heating from the package of four engines. The next model needed an improvement of structure and engines, this did that the prototype TU-144 remains as the only one of her type.
TUPOLEV TU-144 S №77102 on Air Show (1973) TU-144 Supersonic 2010-01-14 | http://www.facebook.com/groups/savetu144groupAt the Paris Air Show first Tupolev Tu-144 S registered as CCCP-77102 to Aeroflot - Soviet Airlines. Crashed June 3, 1973 at Paris Air Show. According to results of pre-production machine wing aerodynamics was improved in this aircraft and its area was slightly increased. The take-off weight in the production machine reached 195 tons. In 1973 flew to Paris to take part in the XXX Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport. After the prototype and pre-production aircraft were built at MMZ "Opyt" plant and assembled at Zhukovsky, this one was the first aircraft produced in the Voronezh Aircraft Factory (VASO).
Tupolev TU-144 story ТУ-144 Крылья над континентами TU-144 Supersonic 2010-01-13 | http://www.facebook.com/groups/savetu144groupTupolev TU-144 story,Крылья России - документальный сериал Гражданские самолёты - Крылья над континентами
TUPOLEV TU-144 №77109 first passenger flight to Alma-Ata 1977. TU-144 Supersonic 2009-12-26 | http://www.facebook.com/groups/savetu144groupTU-144 first passenger flight (SU499) to Alma-Ata 1.11.1977.General designer A.A.Tupolev and journalists aboard.This service was performed once a week and the number of passengers did not exceed 80 persons. This aircraft was one of the two planes used for regular passengers' flights on Moscow - Alma-Ata route.The first flight (SU499) was on 1st November 1977 with a range of 3,260 km, an altitude of 16,000- 17,000 m and at the speed of 2,300 km/h.This service was performed once a week and the number of passengers did not exceed 80 persons. In total 55 flights were executed and 3,284 passenger were transported until the end of service in June 1978.
Tupolev Tu-144 S №77106 first test flight to Alma-Ata 1975. TU-144 Supersonic 2009-12-26 | http://www.facebook.com/groups/savetu144groupTU-144 S №77106 first test flight to Alma-Ata 1975.On 26th December 1975 did the first operational flight between Moscow and Alma-Ata carrying cargoes and mail.
Tu-144LL NASA 1996. TU-144 Supersonic 2009-12-16 | http://www.facebook.com/groups/savetu144groupTupolev TU-144LL RA-77114 in flightIn July, 1983 this aircraft was designated as 101 and established 14 world records. These records were including a height of flight of 18,200 m with payload from 10 to 30 tons, average speed of 2,031.55 km/h on a closed circuit of 1,000 km and 2,012.26 km/h on a closed circuit of 2,000 km.When the TU-144 program was cancelled, CCCP-77114 was used as research aircraft in experiments about the radiation in top layers of the atmosphere, ozone layer, thermal influence in different materials and studies on aerodynamics. In 1990 was placed in nonflyable storage.In 1993 08-2 was chosen to serve as testbed in a joint program between Tupolev, NASA and others US firms. The aircraft suffered an extensive modification that included the power plant, former Koliesov RD-36-51A engines were replaced by Kuznetsov NK-321 (engines of the TU-160 bomber). The new model was designated TU-144LL Flying Laboratory.
