Tupolev Tu-144D Commercial Aircraft “Aeroflt – Technik Museum Sinsheim”

Brand new 1/400 scale diecast airplane model of Tupolev Tu-144D Commercial Aircraft “Aeroflt – Technik Museum Sinsheim” (CCCP-77112) White with Blue Stripes die cast model by Herpa. Brand new box. Detailed exterior. True-to-scale detail. Does not include display stand. This model does not have any openings. Manufacturer’s original unopened packaging. Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts. Dimensions approximately L-6.25, Wingspan-2.75 inches. Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy, realistic feel. HISTORY ASPECTS: The Tupolev Tu-144D registered CCCP-77112 is one of the most famous examples of Soviet aerospace engineering and remains an enduring symbol of the supersonic age. Developed by the Tupolev Design Bureau, the Tu-144 was the world’s first supersonic passenger airliner to exceed the speed of sound in flight, preceding its Western counterpart in achieving supersonic flight. The improved Tu-144D variant featured more powerful engines, greater