"The aircraft was introduced into passenger service on 1 November 1977, almost two years after Concorde, because of budget restrictions."
Yes, they've managed to "overcame bourgeous West" with Tu-144, but because design and production was rushed - they got Paris air show crash, postponed operational services and generally bad design, forcing earlier retirement for Tu-144.
"The aircraft was introduced into passenger service on 1 November 1977, almost two years after Concorde, because of budget restrictions."
Yes, they've managed to "overcame bourgeous West" with Tu-144, but because design and production was rushed - they got Paris air show crash, postponed operational services and generally bad design, forcing earlier retirement for Tu-144.