Herpa 1:200 Wings 556323-001
Tupolev Tu-144D Diecast Model
Aeroflot, CCCP-77112, Technik Museum Sinsheim, Germany |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Tupolev Tu-144D | | 13" | | 5.75" |
The Tu-144, a Soviet supersonic airliner, flew its maiden voyage in 1968 and began commercial service in 1975. Inspired by the Concorde, it boasted Mach 2.15 speeds and a 3,800-kilometer range. Infamous for accidents like the 1973 Paris Air Show crash, it ceased passenger operations by 1978 due to safety concerns and economic constraints. Despite its setbacks, it continued in research and cargo roles until the early 1990s.
CCCP-77112 was one of five Tu-144D production aircraft featuring more powerful engines than the original Tu-144S variant. It first flew on February 19th, 1979 and accumulated a total of 197 flight hours before being retired in 1981. It is currently on display at the Auto and Technik Museum in Sinsheim, Germany.
Designed as supersonic transport the Tu-144 was first flown on December 31st, 1968. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Herpa "1:200 Wings" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian and military aircraft in 1:200 scale.
Herpa "1:200 Wings" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Permanently extended landing gear with non-rotating wheels.
- Some releases feature interchangeable open/closed canopies.
- Authentic fixed ordnance loads.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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