Herpa 1:400 Wings 562775
Tupolev Tu-144S Diecast Model
Tupolev Design Bureau, CCCP-77101 |
| 1:400 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Tupolev Tu-144S | | 6.5" | | 2.75" |
Having commenced its maiden flight in December 1968, just two months before the Concorde, the Tupolev TU-144, with a maximum speed slightly greater than Mach 2, is recognized as the first supersonic commercial aircraft, and was in operation from 1968 until 1999, with a total of 16 aircraft having been produced from 1967 until 1983. Although the TU-144 went into commercial passenger service with Aeroflot in late 1975, it was retired from passenger service in 1978 and used as a commercial cargo transport until 1983, when it was then used by the Soviet Space Program to train pilots, followed by NASA, who used the aircraft for supersonic research until it was finally retired from service in 1999.
Designed as supersonic transport the Tu-144 was first flown on December 31st, 1968. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Herpa "1:400 Wings" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian and military aircraft in 1:400 scale.
Herpa "1:400 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.
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