ICM 1/144 Tu-144 "Charger", Soviet Supersonic Passenger Aircraft Plastic Model Kit 14401

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ICM 1/144 Tu-144 "Charger", Soviet Supersonic Passenger Aircraft Plastic Model Kit 14401
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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. All in all 9 Tu-144 aircraft with NK-144A engines were built up to 1977.
Two aircraft (SSSR-77109 and SSSR-77110) made regular passages in Moscow Alma-Ata line from November 1, 1977 to June 1, 1978.
This kit can be assembled in ground or flying configurations. 2 versions decal sheet included.