Tupolev Tu-154M
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The Tupolev Tu-154M is a medium-haul trijet airliner built by Tupolev in USSR. It first flew in 1968 and entered service in 1972. Fly fast from short, rough airfields across the huge Soviet Union.
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- Top speed950 km/h (590 mph)
- Range5,280 km (3,281 miles)
- First flight1968
- Wingspan37.6 m (123 ft)
Tupolev Tu-154M specs
| Top speed | 950 km/h (590 mph) |
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| Range | 5,280 km (3,281 miles) |
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| Service ceiling | 12,100 m (39,698 ft) |
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| Length | 47.9 m (157 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 37.6 m (123 ft) |
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| Height | 11.4 m (37 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 104 t (229,278 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 3 crew, 164 to 180 seats |
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| Engines | 3 × Soloviev D-30KU-154 turbofan |
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| First flight | 1968 |
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| Entered service | 1972 |
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| Built by | Tupolev (USSR) |
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Tupolev Tu-154M facts
- All three of its engines are at the back, and the middle one breathes through an inlet in the tail.
- Over 1,000 were built, and for years it was the most common airliner in the Soviet Union.
Quick quiz
When did the Tupolev Tu-154M first fly?
In 1968.
Who built the Tupolev Tu-154M?
Tupolev, in USSR.
How fast can the Tupolev Tu-154M fly?
Its top speed is 950 km/h (590 mph).
How far can the Tupolev Tu-154M fly?
About 5,280 km (3,281 miles).
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