Concorde | Summary, History, & Facts | Britannica
2024年11月4日 · The Concorde was a supersonic passenger-carrying commercial airplane. Built in the 1960s as part of a joint venture between the United Kingdom and France, the Concorde was the first commercial aircraft of its kind. Only 14 Concorde aircraft went into service before it was retired by both countries in 2003.
Concorde - Wikipedia
Concorde is a tailless aircraft design with a narrow fuselage permitting 4-abreast seating for 92 to 128 passengers, an ogival delta wing and a droop nose for landing visibility. It is powered by four Rolls-Royce/Snecma Olympus 593 turbojets with variable engine intake ramps, and reheat for take-off and acceleration to supersonic speed.
10 Things You May Not Know About Concorde - Simple Flying
2020年5月12日 · 10 Things You May Not Know About Concorde. The commercial airliner both loved and envied by aviation enthusiasts worldwide, Concorde started operating over a half a century ago. Formed by a merger between British Aircraft Corporation (BAC) and France’s Aérospatiale, the Concorde made its first test flight on March 2nd, 1969.
22 Facts About Concorde
2024年10月29日 · Discover 22 fascinating facts about the iconic Concorde, the supersonic marvel that redefined air travel with speed and luxury.
Flying on the Concorde: What was it really like? | CNN
2019年3月2日 · Half a century ago, the legendary supersonic passenger airliner Concorde made its first test flight, on March 2, 1969. The Concorde 001 prototype took off from Toulouse, piloted by André Turcat...
7 Fun Facts About Concorde - Simple Flying
2023年11月25日 · Concorde was an amazing achievement, and it remains a favorite of aviation enthusiasts long after its retirement. It is remembered, of course, for its supersonic flights on key routes – mainly across the Atlantic. There are many interesting facts to uncover about Concorde’s development, usage, and legacy – we share here a few of the best.
Things You Didn't Know About Concorde - Facts And History …
2015年7月2日 · Concorde was the preeminent badass of the commercial skies from the 1970s to the early aughts. Despite the fact that only 14 were ever pressed into service, it's a towering figure in the annals...
Concorde: The Rise and Demise of an Iconic Airliner
2021年11月22日 · Concorde, perhaps the most iconic airliner in history, is regarded as being a wonder of engineering and innovation as well as a former privilege for the world’s jet-setting elite. It operated from 1976 until 2003 and was able to transport 92 to 108 passengers at a maximum speed of over twice the speed of sound.
12 Fun Facts About Concorde - Fact City
2024年8月4日 · Remembered by many as the most impressive and glamorous passenger aircraft ever built, here are some fun facts about Concorde: 1. Concorde was a UK-French connection. Concorde was designed and built by British and French engineers in the 1960s. 2. It has an appropriate name.
Celebrating Concorde | Information - British Airways
British Airways Concorde made just under 50,000 flights and flew more than 2.5m passengers supersonically. With a take-off speed of 220 knots (250mph) and a cruising speed of 1350mph – more than twice the speed of sound - a typical London to New York crossing would take a little less than three and a half hours, as opposed to about eight ...