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Tupolev Tu-144: The Soviet Supersonic Airliner

Tupolev Tu-144: The Soviet Supersonic Airliner

Vladimir Rigmant
4.5/5 ( ratings)
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 Unfortunately, its career proved to be brief; two accidents and a powerful anti-Tu-144 lobby caused the type to be withdrawn in May 1978.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 and touches on the projected military derivatives. It is illustrated with color side views and previously unpublished photographs.
Language
English
Pages
272
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Schiffer Military
Release
May 28, 2015
ISBN
0764348949
ISBN 13
9780764348945

Tupolev Tu-144: The Soviet Supersonic Airliner

Vladimir Rigmant
4.5/5 ( ratings)
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 Unfortunately, its career proved to be brief; two accidents and a powerful anti-Tu-144 lobby caused the type to be withdrawn in May 1978.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 and touches on the projected military derivatives. It is illustrated with color side views and previously unpublished photographs.
Language
English
Pages
272
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Schiffer Military
Release
May 28, 2015
ISBN
0764348949
ISBN 13
9780764348945

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