Concorde is referred to as the "only supersonic passenger jet in the world". This is incorrect, as Russia's Concorde rival, the Tupolev TU-144, flew commercially for 2.5 years before it was withdrawn from passenger service. Russia's aircraft was also the first to fly by two months, first to break the speed of sound by four months, first to enter commercial service by 27 days, first to exit passenger service by 25.5 years, first to exit cargo use by 20.5 years, and first to be fully retired by 4.5 years.