Tupolev Tu-154B Careless
in North Korean Air Force service
Key Facts
| Total Delivered: | 4 |
| Total Still Active: | 4 |
| Total Now Stored: | 0 |
| Service Entry: | 1975 |
| Retirement: | current |
| Main Role: | Transport |
| Origin: | USSR |
History
Three Tu-154s were delivered in 1976/77. Probably operated by Air Koryo in conjunction with the DPRKAF.
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 551,P-551 | 75A-129 | 1976? | Substantially damaged on landing at Budapest, June 30, 1979. Repaired. Noted at Pyongyang-Sunan, Feb 17, 2004. | |
| 552,P-552 | 76A-143 | 1976? | Noted at Pyongyang-Sunan, Feb 17, 2004. | |
| 553,P-553 | 77A-191 | 1977? | Noted at Pyongyang-Sunan, Feb 17 2004. |
Pictures
None available at present.
More Information
References
- World Air Forces Directory 2009/2010 (Ian Carroll)
- Tupolev Tu-154: The USSR’s Medium-Range Jet Airliner (Dmitry Komissarov)
Other Sources
To be added.
Tags: Air Force, Careless, North Korea, Tu-154, Tupolev
Jan Forsgren | 
28 January 2012 11:57 am
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