# zhopa094 Tupolev Tu-404 ultra-high capacity plane project

1/200 large custom hand made model of Tupolev`s ambitious programme to build UHCA.Began with conventional configuration with 4-underwing engines, but various fuselages all posed secere problems and Chief designer Y.Vorobyov was led to surerior layout with conventional wings attached to edges of very wide lifting fuselage.Interior for 700-750 pax`like theatre of cinema, floor and roof joined by slender ties to bear pressurization loads`.Model shown in Paris in 1993 is favoured configuration.