Tu-154 - the master of the Soviet sky

Tupolev Tu-154 is a three-engine passenger aircraft developed by the Tupolev design bureau in the late 1960s. The most popular Soviet jet passenger airliner, which, although limited, continues to fly. It was exported to 17 non-Russian airlines and used as a head-of-state transport by the air forces of several countries.

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[aycaramba]

You know your Russian accent made this videos so authentic, like a cherry on the top of a cake ;))))

[thebulgarianguy]

My dad was a pilot. I’ll always remember him telling me that for him the 154 remains the most beautiful passenger airplane ever created. Couldn’t agree more.

[melvyncox]

The Tu-154 is a great aircraft, and much maligned, and was designed for use in harsh and adverse conditions, including unpaved runways.Most of the hull losses were due to either maintenance issues and pilot error rather than the aircraft itself, which, unfortunately gave it a bad reputation.Shame there are so few flying today.
Alrosa still are, which is great, and may they continue to do so❤😎👍.

[christopherescott]

Soviet aviation is very underrated. They produced some of the most robust and good looking aircraft ever flown. I regret not having been able to have taken any trips on them.

[benjames]

This is the only Soviet aircraft I ever had the opportunity to fly in. Exceptional performance, and fold-flat seats. The year was 2000 and was on Sibir (now S7) Airlines.

[BT]

"Not obsolete by next Monday." 😭😭. The T-154 is my second fav of the Soviet era jet transport designs behind the IL-62. I absolutely love the way the mains do that 180deg rearward retract into the wing pods. Very cool. Your voice is perfect for these vids. Thanks for the upload.

[Mark_Ocain]

The TU-154 was a solid and durable workhorse for many years - yeah they took some design cues from the 727 including the triple slotted flaps and engine layout but the engines were for years excess to requirements power-wise and they had triple wheeled main bogies to allow them to land on just about any surface. The engines sounded awesome as well.

[LunarJim]

If it looks good it will fly good. Tu-154 was a beautiful aircraft.

[harbinger]

I miss the 154 and 134, even the IL62 and IL86... Soviet Airlines of that time had so much character

[zainulzainul]

I remember, as an airport worker, hearing how beautiful the landing this plane makes . One day, I witnessed it myself . They were damn right !

[zemlidrakona]

This is my favorite airliner mainly because it can fly to places other planes can't go and also it simply looks cool, ha ha! I got to fly on a few of these with Aeroflot before they were pulled from service.

[rogerhargreaves]

I flew on one once. It was an internal military flight (provided for civilians) in central China. Very impressive. It was an experience I will never forget. It was a very steep takeoff and fast landing at a military base outside Beijing in 1997. We managed to loose a suitcase, but the staff at the base kept it safe. Count your cases on, then count them off. It had a very basic cabin interior, all seats faced aft. The drinks trolley had no wheels, so it was effectively a table. Took off on time & landed on time tho. 👍💯

[skittles]

I don't think a bad photo could ever be taken of this airplane. Its beautiful!

[topol-m]

I flew with a Tu 154 from Siberia to Hanover Germany in 1995. It is one of the best and most beautiful airplanes I have ever flown with. Mother Russia, I miss and love you

[jacobzimmermann]

Preferably one that would not become obsolete by next Monday ;-)

[martind]

Great aircraft - flown on a few with over in Far East Russia on KrasAir in the early 2000's - enjoyed the fact that the cabin crew all went to go for a cigarette once the seatbelt signs went out despite it being a non smoking flight.

[tangosierra]

I had been hoping that you would cover the Tu-154 - One of the most graceful jetliners ever! Used to see them around Heathrow until well into the naughties.

Instantly recognisable with the iconic 3-pair bogies and those sexy drooping wings. Looks like a jet fighter assigned to family duty.

[MrRandomcommentguy]

Love how most soviet airliners of this period look like fighter jets. They're just sexier than Western planes. I mean, the BAC One Eleven is butt ugly.

[kilux]

Been waiting for the TU154 video so long and realized I somehow missed it! Good work as usual! I really enjoy flying the TU154 in X-Plane :)

[m_r_]

Omg THE best airliner ever❤️❤️❤️love the tu-154❤️❤️❤️