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Tupolev TU-144

135 MrShadow  8.5 years ago
25 downloads

A soviet supersonic commercial jet. First in the world (first test flight was two months before that of the Concord). Instructions: take-off at 200-250 mph. Land at same speed. During take-off and landing VTOL down to open front stabilizer wings (that the concord never had) which increase pitch manoeuvrability.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 58.0ft (17.7m)
  • Length 89.4ft (27.3m)
  • Height 12.4ft (3.8m)
  • Empty Weight 26,828lbs (12,169kg)
  • Loaded Weight 43,035lbs (19,520kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.566
  • Wing Loading 40.3lbs/ft2 (196.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,068.3ft2 (99.3m2)
  • Drag Points 11324

Parts

  • Number of Parts 187
  • Control Surfaces 10
  • Performance Cost 817