TU-144 SST : AEROFLOT FLEET : 04-2

Copyright Jim Newton-2002.

Aircraft Number 04-2
Current Registration	CCCP-77108
Production Model	Tu-144S “004”
Maiden Flight	12th December 1975 : Voronezh, USSR.
Registration History	Registered CCCP-77108 to Aeroflot - Soviet Airlines.
Final Flight	27th August 1987 : Delivery flight to Samara.
Total Flights	50 flights.
Total Flight Hours	68 hours.
Supersonic Flight Hours	6 hours.
Current Usage	On display in the museum of Samara State Aerospace University.
Current State	El tiempo El tiempo en Samara
Notes	Development works on navigation system were made in this aircraft as well as flight-director approach. This aircraft was never delivered to Aeroflot.

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	This picture shows CCCP-77108 in 1993, six years after her final flight.		After years of storage on a field near the Samara's Airport, she looks old. Copyright David Franz Gashler-2003.
	The air intakes are not protected, and she's loosing some fluids from the wings. Copyright David Franz Gashler-2003.		Engine number three was dismantled by technicians of the University some years ago. Copyright Christian Waser-2005.
	As this magnificent picture shows, the beauty of this aircraft doesn't disappear with the time. Copyright Christian Waser-2005.		The impressive left main landing gear is now with eight flat tires and dirty. Copyright Christian Waser-2005.
	Another view of the Tu-144 number 04-2 at her current place. Copyright Jim Newton-2005.		Due to the extreme weather conditions, the livery has almost disappeared completely. Copyright Fyodor Borisov-2009.