Tupolev Tu-154

The Tupolev Tu-154 (NATO reporting name Careless) is a Russian medium-range trijet airliner. It remains the standard airliner for domestic routes in Russia and other states of the former Soviet Union and to a lesser extent in eastern Europe and Iran.

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Tupolev - NATO reporting name - Russia - Airliner - Europe - Iran

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The Tu-154 was developed to replace the jet-powered Tupolev Tu-104, plus the Antonov An-10 and Ilyushin Il-18 turboprops. It is designed to operate from austere gravel airfields, to be able to fly at high altitudes above most Soviet Union air traffic, and for takeoff performance.

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Tupolev Tu-104 - Antonov An-10 - Ilyushin Il-18 - Soviet Union

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The Tu-154 first flew on October 4 1968. Regular commercial service began in February 1972.

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October 4 - 1968 - 1972

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