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Offline deSelys

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Interesting read about the TU-144 design and crash...
« on: March 03, 2008, 07:36:11 AM »
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Interesting read about the TU-144 design and crash...
« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2008, 08:27:45 AM »
Great read, thanks!  The Tu-144 was a fascinating plane, both politically and technically.  NASA bought one cheap at the end of the 90s for use in large airframe supersonic testing.  I don't know if it's still flying or if it's in mothballs, anyone?
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Interesting read about the TU-144 design and crash...
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