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NOTE: RADIO CONTROL AIRPLANES ARE ON THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE PAGE.
Tupolev Tu-114 aircraft are the world’s fastest turboprop passenger aircraft. On April 9, 1960 a Tupolev Tu-114 set the still standing world speed record of 545.07 mph.
Tupolev Tu-114 aircraft were known for their comfort, safety and reliability.
Tupolev Tu-14 aircraft, when they first flew, were the world's largest passenger aircraft. Unique for aircraft at the time was the Tupolev Tu-114 interior. It featured two levels. On the lower level were the kitchen and cargo area; above that was passenger seating.
Tupolev Tu-114 aircraft flew regular scheduled passenger service between Moscow and New York. Later flights were also regularly scheduled between Moscow and Cuba. Japan Air Lines used
Tupolev Tu-114 aircraft on its routes from 1965 to 1969.
As with many Russian civilian aircraft the Tupolev Tu-114 was developed from a military version. Based on the Tu-95 bomber, the Tupolev Tu-114 incorporated a number of innovations. The Tupolev Tu-114 used a completely new fuselage of increasing diameter permitting more passenger space.
By airline standards of the time the main cabin of the
Tupolev Tu-114 was very large. It could hold up to 220 passengers. The wing was mounted low on the fuselage for better cabin floor layout.
Things were not as good for the crew of the
Tupolev Tu-114. The nose of the Tupolev Tu-114 was basically unchanged from the crowded layout of the bomber.
Tupolev Tu-114 aircraft entered service with Russia's Aeroflot in 1961 and remained operational through 1975.
A total of 31 Tupolev Tu-114 aircraft were produced.
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Five
Kuznetsov NK-12MV
4 x 14,795 hp ea.
200,620 lbs.
376,990 lbs.
66,140 lbs.
18,920 gallons
177' 4"
167' 6"
480 mph
540 mph
2,000 fpm
39,400 feet
5,550 miles
1961
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Radio Control Airplane
RC Airplane from Don Smith Plans.
Radio Control Airplanes:
Pictured above is the Tu-95 RC Airplane from Don Smith Plans. From the looks of the Tupolev Tu-114 it is easy to see the origins of the aircraft. The radio control airplane is 188" long and has a 202" wing span. Power for the RC Airplane can be 1.8 to 2.1 engines.
In the first picture below is the Tupolev Tu-114 plastic scale model airplane from Welsh Model. The plastic scale model airplane is in 1/72 scale.
The last picture on this page is of the great looking Tupolev Tu-114 plastic scale model airplane by VEB/Plasticart. The Tupolev Tu-114 model airplane was built by Kevin Thompson. The VEB/Plasticart Tupolev Tu-114 is in 1/100 scale.
If you have built a
Tupolev Tu-114 radio control airplane or scale model airplane, please email us about it. We would also appreciate hearing from you about any other
RC Tupolev Tu-114 airplane plans, kits, ARF's, or scale model airplane kits.
Scale Model Airplane
Welsh Models Scale Model Airplane.
Scale Model Airplane
VEB/Plasticart scale model airplane.
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