Steinsfurt in Sinsheim in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Tupolev TU-144
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
1. Tupolev TU-144 Marker
Die Tupolev TU-144 war das erste Passagierflugzeug der Welt, das Überschall-Geschwindigkeit erreicht hat. In der westlichen Welt ist sie die einzige Maschine dieser Bauart. Der Transport unserer Tupolev war einer der spektakulärsten Großtransporte der letzen Jahrzehnte. Die Reise führte die TU-144 auf dem Schiffsweg von Moskau nach Heilbronn und von dortaus über die A6 in das Museum.
Erstflug: 31.12.1968
Im Einsatz bis: 01.11.1977
Spannweite: 28,90 m
Länge: 65,68 m
Höhe: 12,85 m
Triebwerke: 4x Kolessow RD-36-51
Schubkraft: 19.997 kp pro Triebwerk
Höchstgeschw.: Mach 2,15 (2.285 km/h)
Flughöhe: 18.000 m
Begehbar über das Museumsdach der Halle 2
The Tupolev 144 was the first passenger aircraft worldwide, that reached supersonic speed. The TU-144 is the only machine of its type in the western world. The very spectacular transport of our Tupolev led it on ship from Moscow to Heilbronn and from there via the autobahn A6 to the museum.
First flight: December 31, 1968
In service until: November 1, 1977
Wingspan:
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Length: 65.68 m
Height: 12.85 m
Engines: 4x Kolesov RD-36-51
Thrust: 19,997 kp per engine
Maximum speed: Mach 2.15 (2,285 km/h)
Flight altitude: 18,000 m
This is a walk-in exhibit
Erected by Technik Museen Sinsheim Speyer.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical date for this entry is November 1, 1977.
Location. 49° 14.332′ N, 8° 53.864′ E. Marker is in Sinsheim, Baden-Württemberg, in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis. It is in Steinsfurt. It is at the intersection of Eberhard-Layher-Straße and In d. Au on Eberhard-Layher-Straße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Eberhard-Layher-Straße 1, Sinsheim BW 74889, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Tupolev TU-144 (within shouting distance of this marker); Hunting Percival/P66 Pembroke (within shouting distance of this marker); Suchoi SU-22 (within shouting distance of this marker); Canadair CL-215 (within shouting distance of this marker); USAF Matador TM-61 (within shouting distance of this marker); Aérospatiale/BAC Concorde (within shouting distance of this marker); Dampfstraßenwalze / Steam Road Roller (within
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
2. The view of the Tupolev TU-144 And Marker on the roof of the museum
More about this marker. The static displays and markers are located on the grounds of the Technik Museum. There is an entrance fee to visit the museum and markers.
Also see . . . Tupolev TU-144. Wikipedia
The Soviet government published the concept of the Tu-144 in an article in the January 1962 issue of the magazine Technology of Air Transport. The air ministry started development of the Tu-144 on 26 July 1963, 10 days after the design was approved by the Council of Ministers. The plan called for five flying prototypes to be built in four years, with the first aircraft to be ready in 1966.(Submitted on October 30, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
3. Inside view of the cockpit of the Tupolev TU-144
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
4. The view of the Tupolev TU-144 from the back
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
5. The Tupolev TU-144
Credits. This page was last revised on October 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 214 times since then and 83 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 31, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
