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The '''Tupolev Tu-144''' (NATO: Charger) supersonic transport (SST) was the first of the two supersonic passenger [[:Category:Airliners|airliners]] to fly, the other one being the [[Concorde]]. Tu-144's unique retractable canard brings its takeoff/landing speeds close to those of conventional airliners, allowing to use the same airports. | The '''Tupolev Tu-144''' (NATO: Charger) supersonic transport (SST) was the first of the two supersonic passenger [[:Category:Airliners|airliners]] to fly, the other one being the [[Concorde]]. Tu-144's unique retractable canard brings its takeoff/landing speeds close to those of conventional airliners, allowing to use the same airports. | ||
The '''Tu-144D''' addon for FlightGear has been developed by Michael Danilov since April 2015 to accurately model the latest long-range variant of the aircraft, Tu-144D model 09 from 1984. It can be installed with the [[FlightGear_Qt_launcher|QT launcher]] hangar URL: | The '''Tu-144D''' addon for FlightGear has been developed by Michael Danilov since April 2015 to accurately model the latest long-range variant of the aircraft, Tu-144D model 09 from 1984. It can be installed with the [[FlightGear_Qt_launcher|QT launcher]] hangar URL: {{gitlab source |user=mdanil |repo=Tu-144D_hangar |view=raw |path=catalog.xml |full=1}}. | ||
The highlights, as of Audust 2021, are: | The highlights, as of Audust 2021, are: | ||
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* All normal and some emergency procedures documented in the [[Checklists]] window, most also working as [[Tutorials]]. | * All normal and some emergency procedures documented in the [[Checklists]] window, most also working as [[Tutorials]]. | ||
* | * {{gitlab source |user=mdanil |repo=Tu-144D |path=Docs/English/Tu-144D-help.md |text=Quick reference}} and {{gitlab source |user=mdanil |repo=Tu-144D |path=Docs/English/Tu-144D-cockpit.md |text=cockpit description}}, also available in Russian: {{gitlab source |user=mdanil |repo=Tu-144D |path=Docs/Russian/Tu-144D-help.md |text=cockpit quick reference}} and {{gitlab source |user=mdanil |repo=Tu-144D |path=Docs/Russian/Tu-144D-cockpit.md |text=cockpit description}}. | ||
* In-sim calculator for fuel, payload, center of gravity and change of flight levels. | * In-sim calculator for fuel, payload, center of gravity and change of flight levels. | ||
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| Max fuel, 7,500 kg payload || 5700 km | | Max fuel, 7,500 kg payload || 5700 km | ||
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== References == | |||
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== External links == | == External links == |