Soviet Tu-144 supersonic aircraft C014 / 0156
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Soviet Tu-144 supersonic aircraft C014 / 0156
Soviet Tu-144 supersonic aircraft. This aircraft, the Tupolev Tu-144, was the worlds first supersonic passenger jet. It made a successful test flight on 31st December 1968, two months before Concorde, and first broke the sound barrier on 5th June 1969. Passenger services commenced in 1977, but a series of crashes and problems led to flights being discontinued, with the last official flight taking place in 1978. Photographed before departure from Sheremetyevo Airport, Moscow, Russia, in 1977
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1900s 1970s 1977 Aeronautical Engineering Aeronautics Aeroplane Aerospace Aircraft Airliner Airplane Aviation Ground Moscow Passenger Jet Plane Runway Russia Russian Sound Barrier Soviet Soviet Union Speed Speed Of Sound Supersonic Transport Transportation Ussr Worker Workers Discontinued
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This print captures the iconic Soviet Tu-144 supersonic aircraft, also known as the Tupolev Tu-144. As the world's first supersonic passenger jet, this groundbreaking aircraft made history with its successful test flight on December 31st, 1968 - a remarkable achievement that preceded Concorde by two months. The momentous occasion when it broke the sound barrier occurred on June 5th, 1969. Taken in 1977 at Sheremetyevo Airport in Moscow, Russia, this image showcases the sleek and powerful silhouette of the Tu-144 before departure. Amidst a backdrop of technological marvels and historical significance, we see a male worker standing beside this engineering masterpiece. Although passenger services commenced in 1977, unfortunately, a series of crashes and technical issues plagued its operation. Consequently, flights were discontinued after just one year with the last official flight taking place in 1978. This photograph serves as a testament to human ingenuity and ambition during an era marked by advancements in aerospace technology. It encapsulates both the triumphs and challenges faced by those involved in aviation history. With its rich historical context and striking visual composition, this image is not only an ode to Soviet innovation but also an enduring symbol of progress within the field of aeronautics.
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