Model: Tupolev Tu-134A
Airline: Aeroflot CCCP-65085
Airline: Aeroflot CCCP-65085
Scale: 1/144
Kit: Zvezda [7007]
Decals: Box Decals
Accessories:
ExtraTech Tu-134 [EX14428]
SmallStuffModels 1/144 Tu-134 Detail Set
SmallStuffModels 1/144 Tu-134 Detail Set
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Background:
The Tupolev Tu-134 (NATO reporting name: Crusty) is a twin-engined airliner built in the Soviet Union from 1966 to 1984. The original version featured a glazed-nose design and, like certain other Russian airliners, it can operate from unpaved airfields.
One of the most widely used aircraft in former CIS countries, the number in active service is decreasing because of political intention and noise restrictions. The model has seen long-term service with some 42 countries, with some European airlines having scheduled as many as 12 daily takeoffs and landings per plane. In addition to regular passenger service, it has also been used in various air force, army and navy support roles; for pilot and navigator training; and for aviation research and test projects. In recent years, a number of Tu-134s have been converted for use as VIP transports and business jets. A total of 854 Tu-134s were built of all versions with Aeroflot as the largest user; by 1995, the Tu-134 had carried 360 million passengers for that airline.
In September 1967, the Tu-134 made its first scheduled flight from Moscow to Adler. The Tu-134 was the first Soviet airliner to receive international certification from the International Civil Aviation Organization, which permitted it to be used on international routes. Due to this certification, Aeroflot used most of its Tu-134s on international routes.
In its early years, the Tu-134 developed a reputation for reliability and efficiency, especially when compared with previous Soviet designs. After the establishment of tougher noise standards in the ICAO regulations in 2002, the Tu-134 was banned from most western European airports for its high noise levels. In early 2006, 245 Tu-134s were still in operation, 162 of which were in Russia. After a fatal accident in March 2007, and at the instigation of Russian Minister of Transportation Igor Levitin, Aeroflot announced that it would be retiring its fleet, and the last Tu-134 was removed from service on 1 January 2008.
CCCP-65085 served with Aeroflot until 1993, when it was transferred to Belavia as EW-65085. It was scrapped in 2003.
The Tupolev Tu-134 (NATO reporting name: Crusty) is a twin-engined airliner built in the Soviet Union from 1966 to 1984. The original version featured a glazed-nose design and, like certain other Russian airliners, it can operate from unpaved airfields.
One of the most widely used aircraft in former CIS countries, the number in active service is decreasing because of political intention and noise restrictions. The model has seen long-term service with some 42 countries, with some European airlines having scheduled as many as 12 daily takeoffs and landings per plane. In addition to regular passenger service, it has also been used in various air force, army and navy support roles; for pilot and navigator training; and for aviation research and test projects. In recent years, a number of Tu-134s have been converted for use as VIP transports and business jets. A total of 854 Tu-134s were built of all versions with Aeroflot as the largest user; by 1995, the Tu-134 had carried 360 million passengers for that airline.
In September 1967, the Tu-134 made its first scheduled flight from Moscow to Adler. The Tu-134 was the first Soviet airliner to receive international certification from the International Civil Aviation Organization, which permitted it to be used on international routes. Due to this certification, Aeroflot used most of its Tu-134s on international routes.
In its early years, the Tu-134 developed a reputation for reliability and efficiency, especially when compared with previous Soviet designs. After the establishment of tougher noise standards in the ICAO regulations in 2002, the Tu-134 was banned from most western European airports for its high noise levels. In early 2006, 245 Tu-134s were still in operation, 162 of which were in Russia. After a fatal accident in March 2007, and at the instigation of Russian Minister of Transportation Igor Levitin, Aeroflot announced that it would be retiring its fleet, and the last Tu-134 was removed from service on 1 January 2008.
CCCP-65085 served with Aeroflot until 1993, when it was transferred to Belavia as EW-65085. It was scrapped in 2003.
Very nice and easy build of the Zvezda Tu-134A. As always, the fitting and quality of the model were superb and hardly any touch-ups were required. Using the Small Stuff Models detail set added a whole other level of detail. From antennas to the engine exhaust, it is a worthwhile addition to the build. The photoetched parts were used mostly to add detail to the landing gear.
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