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Two U.S. research pilots evaluated the Tupolev Tu-144 supersonic transport aircraft on three dedicated flights: one subsonic and two supersonic profiles. The flight profiles and maneuvers were developed jointly by Tupolev and U.S. engineers. The vehicle was found to have unique operational and flight characteristics that serve as lessons for designers of future supersonic transport aircraft. Vehicle subsystems and observed characteristics are described as are flight test planning and ground monitoring facilities. Maneuver descriptions and extended pilot narratives for each flight are included as appendices.Rivers, Robert A. and Jackson, E. Bruce and Fullerton, C. Gordon and Cox, Timothy H. and Princen, Norman H.Armstrong Flight Research Center; Langley Research CenterFLIGHT CHARACTERISTICS; FLIGHT TESTS; SUPERSONIC TRANSPORTS; TU-144 AIRCRAFT; PROVING; ENGINEERS; FLIGHT PATHS; TUPOLEV AIRCRAFT; TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT...

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