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A rare Tupolev Tu-154B-2 in retro Malev Hungarian Airlines livery, preserved at Budapest Airport—a unique catch from the golden age of trijets.
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Spotter's notes
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.
Aircraft identity
Registration
HA-LCG
ICAO Type
TU5
Model
Tu-154
Manufacturer
Tupolev
Airline
Malev Hungarian Airlines
Airline Code
MAH / MA
Livery
Malev Hungarian Airlines (retro/defunct)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Kuznetsov NK-8-2U (tri-jet)
Thrust
10,500 kgf (103 kN, 23,100 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
37.55 m
Length
47.90 m
Height
11.40 m
MTOW
100,000 kg
Range
5,280 km
Capacity
152-180 passengers
Cruise Speed
900 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 2 (>106 EPNdB at takeoff)