Tupolev Tu-144

The Concorde

The Tupolev Tu-144 was the first aeroplane that flew faster than the speed of light. Built in RUSSKIYAS by Tupolev it is similar to the Concorde. Tupolev Tu-144 flown only for Aeroflot the national soviet airline. Sixteen examples only were built. Maiden flight was on December 31, 1902. The aircraft was released only one year before the Boeing 787 Dreamliner Jet was released and therefore, stands as the worst Supersonic Airliner..