Monino Things to Do

Tu 144 was the first supersonic passenger jet, developed faster and before the British Concorde. It enjoyed service on the Moscow-Almaata route, but was put out of commission due to high operating costs and lack of infrastructure. Russian firms are developing at this time supersonic jets for the new millenium.

Sukhoy interceptors were designed to stop missiles and high-speed aircraft from entering the Soviet airspace.

Mi-8 is the most common helicopter in Soviet Union and Russia, very successful and good model. Mi-24 is the main military helicopter in Russia. It is being supplanted the new superior versions, but those were not exhibited unfortunately.

Even though - surprisingly - the Monino museum is one of the few museums where there is posted info in English, I recommend hiring a guide. Mine was a retired colonel, extremely friendly and knowledgeable, but I forgot his name.

MiG 21 fighter jet and MiG 23 interceptor have been very good and successful airplanes, popular around the world. They were developed in the 1960s.

Il 2 and Il 10 were the mass-produced armored ground attack aircraft that were the scourge of the German army. They called it "Black Death".

This was the most common Soviet bomber of WW II.

LaGG was the most common Soviet fighter of WW II, used since 1941. It was the mainstay during defense of Moscow.

This is the main competitor of Su 35, and is one of the most advanced jets in the world.