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The Soviet jet that beat Concorde into the sky

This documentary tells the story of the Tupolev Tu-144, the Soviet Union’s answer to the Concorde. Developed amid intense ...
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Paris 1973: How the Tu-144 broke apart in mid-air

During its Paris Air Show display, the Tu-144 attempted a dramatic maneuver that ended in catastrophe. As control systems, aerodynamic forces, and structural limits collided, the aircraft entered a ...