{"product_id":"icm-1-144-tupolev-144d-soviet-supersonic-passenger-aircraft-plastic-model-kit","title":"ICM 1\/144 Tupolev-144D Soviet Supersonic Passenger Aircraft Plastic Model Kit","description":"The world's first supersonic passenger aircraft became a Tu-144. It was designed by A.N. Tupolev Design Bureau. The maiden flight of the prototype was in December 31, 1968 (two month earlier than British-French Concorde). The serial production began in 1971. The modification Tu-144D with RD-36-51A engines and increased to 5300 km range was designed in 1974. All in all 5 Tu-144D aircraft were built up to 1984.\u003cbr\u003eSSSR-77112 aircraft made near 50 cargo flights in Moscow Khabarovsk line. Now it is in exposition of Sinsheim Technique Museum.\u003cbr\u003eThis kit can be assembled in ground or flying configurations. 2 versions decal sheet included. \u003cp\u003e1\/144 Tupolev-144D Soviet Supersonic Passenger Aircraft by ICM delivers striking civil aviation detail for airliner model builders and collectors of historic transport aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFeaturing: Accurate supersonic airliner shape: Captures the long fuselage, delta wing and retractable foreplanes of the Tu-144D.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFine surface detail: Clean panel lines and realistic engine nacelle moulding for a sharp display finish.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCivil aviation decal options: Markings for Soviet era passenger service presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFinished Model Dimensions (Approximate): Length: 45.5 cm Width: 19.6 cm Height: 8.8 cm Technical Specifications: Scale: 1\/144 Manufacturer: ICM Model: Tupolev-144D Soviet Supersonic Passenger Aircraft Parts count: Approx. 120 parts Material: Injection-moulded plastic Assembly: Required Paint\/Glue: Required (not included) Recommended Age: 14+ Pilot Figures: Not Included Perfect for: Civil aircraft collectors, Soviet aviation enthusiasts, 1\/144 scale model builders, and display modellers interested in rare airliner subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhy this kit matters The Tupolev Tu-144 was the worlds first supersonic passenger aircraft to fly, taking to the air in 1968 ahead of Concorde.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDeveloped in the Soviet Union, it was designed to carry passengers at speeds above Mach 2 and represented a major technological project during the Cold War.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe Tu-144D was an improved long-range version fitted with updated engines and systems.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAlthough its commercial passenger service lasted only a short time, the aircraft became one of the most recognisable symbols of Soviet aerospace ambition.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIts retractable foreplanes, large delta wing and distinctive nose design made it visually unique among civil aircraft. 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