Which Tupolev aircraft was among the world's first jet airliners?
Tu-144
737
Tu-104
DC-9
Answer
The Tu-104, a pioneering Soviet jet airliner, holds the distinction of being one of the world's first commercial jet aircraft to enter service. Notably, it was the second jet airliner to fly after the British de Havilland Comet, but surpassed the Comet in terms of reliability and commercial success.
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