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Addy101 said:
Soviet planes are safe - they may not feel like it, but they are strong and reliable.
Of the 854 built Tu-134's there were 69 written off due to accident or war. Of the 976 DC-9's built, 112 were written off due to accidents. So, there is no reason to avoid Russian planes as the Tu-134 is safer then the DC-9.
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I don't disagree with you on Soviet planes being safe, I just don't think that the number of planes written off for the number of airframes built is is a very good measure. Total flights, miles flown, aircraft usage and other factors must be taken into consideration.

A plane that sits in a hangar due to lack of fuel, crew, passengers or needed parts will likely last a long time. One that is heavily used is at a higher risk.
 
John E Earley said:
I don't disagree with you on Soviet planes being safe, I just don't think that the number of planes written off for the number of airframes built is is a very good measure. Total flights, miles flown, aircraft usage and other factors must be taken into consideration.

A plane that sits in a hangar due to lack of fuel, crew, passengers or needed parts will likely last a long time. One that is heavily used is at a higher risk.
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True. It is a simplification, also, there are a lot of reasons why a plane gets written off. None the less, Tupolevs are safer then a lot of westerners think.
 
Hi,

How about something flying like this vintage tailless glider?

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Or perhaps something a little faster but not so manoeuvrable...

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Regards, David
 
John E Earley said:
Both are very cool. Great shots too.
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Thanks.

I should have mentioned that the tail-less glider is a Fauvel AV 36 and the display I saw was real heart in mouth stuff, you don't expect stunts from a glider...

The red plane is, of course, the DH 88 Comet of 1934, finally restored and flying last year.

Regards, David
 
David Hughes said:
Thanks.

I should have mentioned that the tail-less glider is a Fauvel AV 36 and the display I saw was real heart in mouth stuff, you don't expect stunts from a glider...

The red plane is, of course, the DH 88 Comet of 1934, finally restored and flying last year.

Regards, David
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Especially one with no horizontal tail assembly !

I looked around and found a youtube video from last year:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOCvgDf7-i0

Crazy !!

Thanks, David, for posting that picture.
 
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