May 15, 2009

Tupolev Tu-144 --concorde is not the first one

The Tupolev Tu-144 was the world's first supersonic transport aircraft.

The Tu-144 first broke the speed of sound on 5 June 1969, and on 15 July 1969.

A total of 16 airworthy Tu-144s were built.

Maximum speed: March 2 (2,500 km/h, 1,550 mph)

Used for military pruposes.

Retired - June 1978

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