Originally Posted by
Green Giant
Chazbird,
Thanks for the info. Some really good stuff. As I understand, the TU-154M with those upgraded engines are really popular in the eastern block. The thrust to weight ratio is better on the TU-154M than the B727, so I bet it is pretty "sporty".
I would like a pilot who has flown both the B757 and the TU-214 to respond. The comparison would be really interesting to hear.
GG
There was a -154M that landed gear up. They jacked the airplane up, dropped the wheels, did some skin repairs, and it flew again. I don't remember which airplane or airline specifically (Aeroflot comes to mind, naturally...) but that's a rather impressive display of strength for a jet transport.