Tupolev-144D - Soviet Supersonic Passenger Aircraft

The ICM Tupolev‑144D – Soviet Supersonic Passenger Aircraft (HC-ICM14402) is a highly detailed 1:144 scale plastic model kit with 114 pieces, quality moulding and comprehensive assembly instructions. At 465 mm in length and 204 mm in height, it offers an impressive display of the Tu‑144D’s distinctive lines, with high‑accuracy sprues made from quality plastic.

About The Tu‑144D

The Tu‑144 was the world’s first supersonic passenger aircraft, designed by the A.N. Tupolev Design Bureau. Its prototype first flew on 31 December 1968, two months ahead of the British‑French Concorde. Serial production began in 1971. The Tu‑144D variant, introduced in 1974, used RD‑36‑51A engines and extended range to 5,300 km. Five Tu‑144D aircraft were completed by 1984; aircraft SSSR‑77112 flew nearly 50 cargo services on the Moscow–Khabarovsk route and is now displayed at the Sinsheim Technik Museum.

Markings Available

• Tu‑144D, Zhukovskiy, 1984
• Tu‑144D, Moscow–Khabarovsk trip, 1979

Model Information

• Scale: 1:144
• Number of Parts: 114 pieces
• Length: 465 mm
• Height: 204 mm
• Includes detailed assembly instructions
• Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy, made from quality plastic
• Box size: 525 x 263 x 56 mm