Does the Tu-154 still fly?
The last Tu-154 passenger jet still in service in Russia has completed its final scheduled commercial flight. On October 28, the Alrosa airline announced that the aircraft had flown from the Yakutia region city of Mirny to Siberia’s Novosibirsk with 140 passengers on board.
How many Tu-154 were built?
Tu-154 production started in 1970, and the first passenger flight was performed on 9 February 1972. Powered by Kuznetsov NK-8-2 turbofans, it carried 164 passengers. About 42 were built.
Are Tupolev planes safe?
Tupolev Tu 154 – 7 Fatal Crashes With a cruise speed of 850 km/h, it is one of the fastest passenger liners, yet, also one of the loudest which has led to it being banned from flying through certain airspaces. In the last decade, there have been 7 crashes with fatalities involving the Tu-154.
Who makes Aeroflot?
Most domestic routes were assumed by regional airlines. In 1992 Aeroflot began flying aircraft made by foreign manufacturers such as Airbus and Boeing. Assuming the name Aeroflot–Russian Airlines in 2000, the airline remained a leader in the provision of international flights from Russia to more than 40 countries.
Which is project Tupolev Tu-154M for FSX?
The Project Tupolev Tu-154 M for FSX. This is the PT Tu-154M, that has been modified by Thomas Ruth. The main mod is the simpler startup. Unlike most of PT’s planes, with this package, you just press your engine autostart key and the engines go, same for shutting down. Includes five liveries: Aeroflot current livery,…
Why does the project Tupolev 154 feel heavy?
Project Tupolev claim that the heavy feel is intentional and that they wanted to give the simmer the feel of flying a heavy aircraft. The 154 certainly feels that way. The controls are rather numb particularly when the aircraft is dirty with flap and gear extended.
How long has project Tupolev been in development?
Project Tupolev have tried to put together the most accurate simulation they could of the 154 and as a result the product has been in development for over three years with further updates being periodically released to refine the aircraft and systems.
Is the Tu-154 package worth the money?
The Tu-154 package is a very eclectic package full of features which promise to keep simmers fascinated for hours as they delve into the complexities of the various systems. The fact that the package is freeware makes it overwhelming value for money. My only gripe was that it was somewhat less accessible for those non-Russian speakers.
