A grand affair
The conversion of the TU-142M aircraft into a museum totalled an investment of about INR 3.5 crore. The comprehensive project development, carried out by the Andhra Pradesh government, came to a total expenditure of INR 14 crore. The TU-142M aircraft boasts an unparalleled record of 30,000 accident-free flying hours during its tenure with the Navy. This Aircraft Museum now welcomes approximately 2,000 tourists everyday, with numbers reaching around 4,000 on holidays and weekends.
Experience the 'Pride of Visakhapatnam'
The TU 142 Naval Aircraft Museum is often called the “Pride of Visakhapatnam City”. The museum tour is a delight for people who love history, people who go sightseeing, experience seekers and people who are very curious to know in depth about the lives of people who join the Navy. The museum is located on the beach road and it gives people an opportunity to closely experience an old Indian Navy aircraft that has been used in the past.
People of all age groups find the museum fascinating. The exhibition hall of the museum contains old equipment like survival kits, engines, data recorders, propellers, anti-submarine missiles and sonobuoys. To help you understand the equipment better, the museum authorities have displayed information in depth. Apart from this, visitors also get an opportunity to try VR rides. These rides might be a bit expensive but they are definitely worth trying. You can enjoy a flight simulator platform through VR headsets.
Overall, TU 142 Naval Aircraft Museum is a museum that cannot be missed when you are visiting Visakhapatnam. The museum can provide great exposure to kids. So if you are travelling to Visakhapatnam with your family then make sure children in your family visit this place.
The TU 142 Naval Aircraft Museum has an entry fee of INR 70 for adults and INR 40 for children which also includes a free audio guide. You can visit the museum on all days of the week.
