The story
Concorde crossed the Atlantic in 3.5 hours at twice the speed of sound. Only 20 were built. Nothing has gone that fast since.
At Mach 2 the airframe heated up so much that Concorde stretched by as much as 300 mm, about a foot, in flight.
Quick answers
How do you identify a Concorde?
Delta wing, no horizontal tail, drooping nose. All retired since 2003 — if you see one, it's in a museum.
What does a Concorde sound like?
Afterburners on takeoff — a raw, thunderous scream unlike anything else in commercial aviation.
How fast is the Concorde?
Top speed is Mach 2.04 (1,354 mph).
How many passengers does the Concorde carry?
Up to 128. A typical layout is 100 (1-class).
How far can the Concorde fly?
Range is about 3,900 nmi.
How big is the Concorde?
It is 202 ft 4 in long and 83 ft 10 in across the wings.
When did the Concorde first fly?
Its first flight was in 1969.
How many Concordes have been built?
20 built.
How rare is a Concorde in Bogey?
LEGENDARY. The top tier. Spotters plan trips around a catch like this. Your first Concorde catch is worth 1,000 points.
