# tp097 Tu-104 old Tupolev model

Old model from Tupolev Design Bureau originaly produced in early 70-s for presentations to Soviet Aeroflot officials. On the 15th of September 1956 Aeroflot inaugurated the world`s first sustained jet service by the introduction of the Tupolev 104 on the Moscow-Omsk-Irkutsk route. TU-104 set a number of official load-carrying and speed records.Same time no large passenger aircraft has been produced as cheaply or effortlessly as this re-fuselaged derivative of famous Tupolev bomber Tu-16 (TU-88). Presented model measures 21.5 inches lenght and almost 19 inches wing span (scale 1/100).Model displayed on the wheels (metal landing gear construction and rubber wheels).No decals used during production of this hand made exclusive.All painted and hand graphic in early Aeroflot colours (registration number of one of the first Tu-104 built). Price of this exclusive is *Availability and price check by e-mail or call.*. Please check availability prior ordering.