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Tupolev Tu-114
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Transport
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






The Tupolev Tu-114 is the world's fastest turboprop passenger plane. It entered service with Russia's Aeroflot in 1961 and remained operational through 1975. On April 9, 1960 one set the still standing world speed record for its class of 545.07 mph.

The aircraft was known for its comfort, safety and reliability. When first flown they were the world's largest passenger aircraft.

Unique for aircraft at the time was its 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 flew them between 1965 and 1969.

As with many Russian civilian aircraft the Tupolev Tu-114 was developed from a military version. Based on a bomber design, it incorporated a number of innovations. The aircraft used a completely new fuselage of increasing diameter permitting more passenger space.

By airline standards of the time the main cabin of the aircraft 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. The nose of the aircraft was basically unchanged from the crowded layout of the bomber.

A total of 31 Tupolev Tu-114 aircraft were produced.


RC Airplane from Don Smith Plans.


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. It was built by Kevin Thompson. It is in 1/100 scale.

If you have a favorite Tupolev Tu-114 radio control airplane, please email us about it.


Welsh Models Scale Tupolev Tu-114.


VEB/Plasticart scale Tupolev Tu-114.