Aircraft Photo of RA-77114 | Tupolev Tu-144LL | Tupolev Design Bureau | AirHistory.net #21695
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:RA-77114
Aircraft Original Type:Tupolev Tu-144
Aircraft Generic Type:Tupolev Tu-144
Aircraft Version:Tupolev Tu-144LL
C/n (msn):10082
Operator Titles:Tupolev Design Bureau
Location
City / Airport:Zhukovsky / RamenskoyeMap
Country:Russia
Airport Codes:ICAO: UUBW   IATA: ZIA   Local: -   Other: -
Event:MAKS 1999
 
Photo Date:August 1999
Photo by:Richard Vandervord
Photo ID: 21695
Photo Comment

First flew 13.4.81 as a Tu-144D and set several records in 1983. After fitment of new engines, made 32 flights under the NASA High Speed Research Program, the last on 11.2.98. Reportedly sold to a Texas businessman for $11m but remains wfu at Zhukovsky

This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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