Tupolev TU-144
135 MrShadow
8.5 years ago
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.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- 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