Tupolev Tu-154M

20 Apr 2026 · © Braunstein

Myself sitting in the YAK42 (RA-42342) prepping for the flight to Grozny (GRV) taking this nice aviation photo of the GazProm RA-85625 at Vnukovo Airport 10.10.2014

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Aircraft

Airline

4G*

Gazpromavia

GZP / 4G*

Manufacturer

Tupolev

Gear

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Location

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Vnukovo International Airport · VKO/UUWW

55.5915, 37.2615

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Vnukovo International Airport VKO

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Aviation History

The Tupolev Tu-154 was the mainstay of Soviet and Russian aviation for decades, serving as the Russian equivalent of Boeing 727/757 and widely used by Aeroflot and Eastern Bloc countries.

Fleet Rarity

Fewer than 50 Tu-154s are believed to be operational worldwide; very rare in commercial service today.

Record Flights

Noted for operating in remote and rugged locations within Russia and Central Asia, sometimes on non-paved runways.

Safety & Events

The Tu-154 has been involved in several notable accidents over its service life, but is also recognized for its durability and rugged capability.

Future Outlook

Most Tu-154s have been retired; this aircraft may be stored, scrapped, or possibly still used for charter or special flights.

Specifications

Soloviev D-30KU-154

Engine

37.55 m

Wingspan

47.90 m

Length

5,280 km

Range

900 km/h

Speed

164 passengers (standard 1-class)

Capacity

104,000 kg

MTOW

11.40 m

Height

108.0 kN (24,250 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3 (typically 89-95 dB, depending on configuration)

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