Tu-144S Aircraft Model by Tupolev Design Bureau, Le Bourget 1975, CCCP-77144, 1:200
The Tu-144S, which Herpa has recreated in its 1975 Paris Air Show livery, was the second pre-production aircraft of this type. It made its first flight on June 16, 1974, under the registration CCCP-77104. For the display at Le Bourget the following year, the aircraft was designated CCCP-77144 and was presented in the air show program under exhibit number 361. The aircraft was used for flight tests, during which its aerodynamics and structural loads were studied.
One of the most distinctive features of the Tu-144S is its movable nose section. During takeoff and landing, it was lowered to give the pilots a better view of the runway, and during flight, it was returned to an elevated position. Retractable front flaps were located near the cockpit, providing additional lift at low speeds. On the Herpa Wings model, the nose can be raised or lowered, and two sets of interchangeable parts recreate the flaps in both retracted and extended positions.
The die-cast metal body captures the aircraft’s distinctive silhouette, featuring a large delta wing and four engines mounted beneath it. The white fuselage in Aeroflot livery and the registration CCCP-77144 recreate the aircraft’s appearance at the Paris Air Show. The model can be displayed on its landing gear or on the included stand. It makes a great gift for a collector interested in the history of supersonic passenger aviation.
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