Concorde - Wikipedia
WEBConcorde (/ ˈ k ɒ ŋ k ɔːr d /) is a retired Anglo-French supersonic airliner jointly developed and manufactured by Sud Aviation (later Aérospatiale) and the British Aircraft Corporation (BAC).
Concorde | Summary, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEBApr 1, 2024 · Concorde, the first supersonic passenger-carrying commercial airplane (or supersonic transport, SST), built jointly by aircraft manufacturers in Great Britain and France.
Flying on the Concorde: What was it really like? | CNN
WEBMar 2, 2019 · The glamorous star of the supersonic era, the Concorde could whisk its passengers from New York to London in three and a half hours. But what was it really like to fly on one?
Remembering Concorde, which made its final flight 20 years ago
WEBNov 24, 2023 · Concorde crossed the Atlantic at twice the speed of sound, cutting travel time in half compared to a conventional passenger plane. The groundbreaking jet made its final flight on Nov. 26, 2003.
Concorde Airplane | History of the Concorde - Popular Mechanics
WEBOn October 14, 1947, Chuck Yeager broke through. Cruising in an experimental Bell X-1 aircraft at an altitude in excess of 40,000 feet, the test pilot made history by crashing through the...
Concorde’s last flight: Is this the greatest aviation ... - CNN
WEBOn November 26, 2003, supersonic airplane Concorde made its last flight, returning to the airfield near Bristol, in southwest England, where it’s remained since.
Concorde: The Rise and Demise of an Iconic Airliner | History Hit
WEBNov 22, 2021 · 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.
Concorde: A Supersonic Story — Google Arts & Culture
WEB1976 to 2003, Concorde flew passengers across the Atlantic Ocean at speeds reaching Mach 2.04—twice the speed of sound. This aircraft, a collaboration between Great Britain and France, reflected...
Concorde: Flying Supersonic | Air & Space ... - Smithsonian …
WEBDecember 27, 2010. For 27 years, the Concorde carried passengers across the Atlantic Ocean at twice the speed of sound, on the very edge of space. A flight from New York to London took a mere 3 ½...
Celebrating Concorde | Information | British Airways
WEBBritish Airways Concorde made just under 50,000 flights and flew more than 2.5m passengers supersonically.
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