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Aviastar-TU Flight 1906: The Tupolev Tu-204's First Hull Loss
Aviastar-TU flight 1906 crashed into a forest while trying to land at Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME).
Tupolev Tu-114: The Story Of The World's Fastest Turboprop Airliner
A total of 32 Tu-114s were built between 1958 and 1963.
Which Is The Loudest Military Aircraft In The World?
The Turboprop-powered Tupelov Tu-95 Bear is the loudest military aircraft flying today.
Which Bomber Aircraft Flies The Fastest?
Several bomber aircraft, both historic and current, have reached speeds over Mach 2.
Tupolev Reveals Plans For Cargo & Shortened Versions Of Tu-214
The proposed variants are a response to demand from Russian airlines for domestically-developed medium-haul narrowbodies.
Top 5: The Bombers With The Biggest Wingspans In History
The list features several iconic aircraft from the 40s to the 90s.
The Top 5 Strategic Bomber Aircraft In Operation Today
Strategic bombers are less numerous than they used to be, but are still used by the US, Russia, and China.
5 Amazing Facts About The Tupolev Tu-95 Bomber
Code named "Bear" by NATO, the Tu-95 is still in service with the Russian Air Force despite its age.
The World's Major Bomber Aircraft: A Beginner's Guide To Identification
We explore the basics of identifying four bomber aircraft in use by the US, Russia, and China.
How The Turboprop Powered Tupolev Tu-95 Bomber Has Achieved Such Longevity
Russia uses the Tu-95 as a maritime patrol aircraft and a standoff aircraft to deploy cruise missiles.
How Did Improper Loading Practices Ground The Tupolev Tu-104?
The Tu-104 was the second jetliner to enter service, doing so in 1956. Its story came to an end 25 years later after improper loading caused a crash.
The Tupolev Tu-124: The Soviet Union's First Turbofan-Powered Airliner
This week marks 63 years since the type made its first flight.
Why NASA Flew Russia's Concorde Challenger
Did you know that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration used to fly the Tupolev Tu-144?
Why Was The Tupolev Tu-334 A Failure?
$4 billion and 34 years in the making: the airliner that never came to be
Russia Confirms 20 Tu-214 Per Year Including Cargo Version
The head of the UAC confirms plans to ramp up the Soviet-era aircraft production with two new variants
Which Airliners Did China Design Before COMAC?
Chinese aircraft development began in the 1950s, initially mainly with the manufacture of Soviet aircraft
12 Years On: The Fire Involving Kolavia Flight 348
How an electrical short circuit killed three passengers and destroyed a plane.
Russia Will Not Build More Than 20 Tu-214s Per Year Due To High Costs
By 2030, Russia has plans to deliver 1,000 planes between the several models currently under development including the MC-21, SSJ-NEW, and Tu-214.
Disaster Over Germany: The Story Of The Überlingen Mid-Air Collision
A deadly collision between two aircraft over Baden-Württemberg caused 71 deaths.
On This Day In 1983: The Hijack Of Aeroflot Flight 6833
How an Aeroflot pilot's quick thinking stopped a plane from being hijacked to Turkey.