Messerschmitt Bf 108 Taifun vs. Tu-144
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Messerschmitt Bf 108 Taifun |
versus |
Tu-144 |
8.30 m |
27 ft 3 in |
length |
65.7 m |
215 ft 6 in |
2.3 m |
7 ft 7 in |
height |
12.55 m |
41 ft 2 in |
10.5 m |
34 ft 5 in |
wingspan |
28.8 m |
94 ft 6 in |
1 x Argus As 10C inverted V8 engine |
engines |
4 Kolesov RD-36-51 or Kuznetsov NK-144 engines |
Approximately 240 hp |
thrust per engine |
44,000 pounds (full afterburner) |
Approximately 240 hp |
total thrust |
176,000 pounds (full afterburner) |
1,200 kg |
2,646 lb |
MTOW |
207,000 kg |
456,300 lb |
805 km |
435 nm |
range |
3,500 nm |
6,482 km |
180 mph |
290 km/h |
cruise speed |
Mach 2.17 |
2680 km/h |
3-4 passengers |
capacity |
150 passengers |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.