Concorde
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The Concorde is a supersonic airliner built by Aérospatiale / BAC in the UK / France. It first flew in 1969 and entered service in 1976. Cross the Atlantic at twice the speed of sound for passengers in a hurry.
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- Top speed2,179 km/h (1,354 mph)
- Range7,222 km (4,488 miles)
- First flight1969
- Wingspan25.6 m (84 ft)
Concorde specs
| Top speed | 2,179 km/h (1,354 mph) · Mach 2.05 |
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| Cruising speed | Mach 2.02 (about 2,145 km/h) |
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| Range | 7,222 km (4,488 miles) |
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| Service ceiling | 18,300 m (60,039 ft) |
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| Length | 61.7 m (202 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 25.6 m (84 ft) |
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| Height | 12.2 m (40 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 185 t (407,851 lb) |
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| Empty weight | 79 t (173,502 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 100 passengers |
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| Engines | 4 × Olympus 593 afterburning turbojet |
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| First flight | 1969 |
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| Entered service | 1976 |
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| Built by | Aérospatiale / BAC (UK / France) |
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Concorde facts
- It crossed the Atlantic in about three and a half hours at twice the speed of sound.
- Its nose drooped for takeoff and landing so pilots could see the runway.
Quick quiz
When did the Concorde first fly?
In 1969.
Who built the Concorde?
Aérospatiale / BAC, in the UK / France.
How fast can the Concorde fly?
Its top speed is 2,179 km/h (1,354 mph) · Mach 2.05.
How far can the Concorde fly?
About 7,222 km (4,488 miles).
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