Tupolev Tu-154

04 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

Registration HA-LCG is a genuine ex-Malev Tu-154, among the very last of these operating in Hungary. The livery is historic, as Malev ceased operations in 2012.

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Aircraft

Tu-154 TU5

Malev Hungarian Airlines (retro/defunct)

HA-LCG

Registration

Airline

Malev Hungarian Airlines

MAH / MA

Manufacturer

Tupolev

Insights

Aviation History

Classic Soviet tri-jet, backbone of Eastern Bloc medium/long-haul fleets, last Tu-154 passenger revenue flight in 2020

Fleet Rarity

Extremely rare, virtually none in active passenger service; preserved in a few locations, mostly retired

Record Flights

Notable for operating in Europe, Russia, and Asia including rough-field operations; used for VIP and military transport as well

Safety & Events

The Tu-154 has had several high-profile incidents, but none specifically with this frame; Malev fleets were retired with airline closure in 2012.

Future Outlook

Preserved and stored (no longer in passenger service). This particular airframe is preserved at Budapest Airport (as of recent years)

Specifications

Kuznetsov NK-8-2U (tri-jet)

Engine

37.55 m

Wingspan

47.90 m

Length

5,280 km

Range

900 km/h

Speed

152-180 passengers

Capacity

100,000 kg

MTOW

11.40 m

Height

10,500 kgf (103 kN, 23,100 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 2 (>106 EPNdB at takeoff)

Noise

Some minor weathering and conditions due to aircraft being preserved outdoors. Exact engine subvariant not visually confirmed, but almost certainly NK-8 based on fleet config.