Concorde, when Britain and France got together to create a supersonic passenger aircraft.
In the mid-20th century, a fierce competition emerged in the aviation industry, with the goal of creating the fastest and most advanced supersonic passenger aircraft.
Kennedy publicly announced that the U.S. would compete, resulting in the Boeing SST 2707, and so did the Soviets with the Tupolev Tu-144.
Boeing later shut down the project, and the Tu-144 was riddled with too many issues to become a realistic passenger-capable supersonic jet. the ultimate winner of the race was the stunning Concorde, which graced the skies for decades until a single fatal accident led to the retirement of the aircraft.
Join us as we explore the fascinating history, design, and ultimate fate of these iconic aircraft. We'll take a closer look at the Concorde, the Anglo-French marvel of engineering, known for its sleek appearance and groundbreaking technology. With its unmistakable delta wing design and its ability to fly at speeds of up to Mach 2, the Concorde captured the world's imagination and revolutionized long-distance air travel.
Whether you're an aviation enthusiast, a history buff, or simply curious about the golden age of supersonic travel, this video offers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the Concorde
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General characteristics
Crew: 3 (2 pilots and 1 flight engineer)
Capacity: 92-120 passengers
(128 in high-density layout)
Length: 202 ft 4 in (61.66 m)
Wingspan: 84 ft 0 in (25.6 m)
Height: 40 ft 0 in (12.2 m)
Wing area: 3,856.2 sq ft (358.25 m2)
Empty weight: 173,504 lb (78,700 kg)
Gross weight: 245,000 lb (111,130 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 408,010 lb (185,070 kg)
Fuel capacity: 210,940 lb (95,680 kg)
Fuselage internal length: 129 ft 0 in (39.32 m)
Fuselage width: maximum of 9 ft 5 in (2.87 m) external, 8 ft 7 in (2.62 m) internal
Fuselage height: maximum of 10 ft 10 in (3.30 m) external, 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) internal
Maximum taxiing weight: 412,000 lb (187,000 kg)
Powerplant: 4 × Rolls-Royce/Snecma Olympus 593 Mk 610 turbojets with reheat, 31,000 lbf (140 kN) thrust each dry, 38,050 lbf (169.3 kN) with afterburner
Performance
Maximum speed: 1,354 mph (2,179 km/h, 1,177 kn)
Maximum speed: Mach 2.04 (temperature limited)
Cruise speed: 1,341 mph (2,158 km/h, 1,165 kn)
Range: 4,488.0 mi (7,222.8 km, 3,900.0 nmi)
Service ceiling: 60,000 ft (18,300 m)
Rate of climb: 3,300-4,900 ft/min (17-25 m/s) at sea level
Lift-to-drag: Low speed- 3.94; Approach- 4.35; 250 kn, 10,000 ft- 9.27; Mach 0.94- 11.47, Mach 2.04- 7.14
Fuel consumption: 47 lb/mi (13.2 kg/km)
Thrust/weight: 0.373
Maximum nose tip temperature: 127 °C (260 °F; 400 K)
Runway requirement (with maximum load): 3,600 m (11,800 ft)
Avionics
Digital Air Intake Control Units
Fly-by-wire flight controls
Analog electronic engine controls
Triple inertial navigation units, one per flight crew
Dual VHF omnidirectional range instruments
Dual automatic direction finder instruments
Dual distance measuring equipment instruments
Dual-instrument landing systems
Automatic flight control system with dual autopilots, autothrottles, and flight directors: full autoland capability with visibility limits 250 m (820 ft) horizontally, 15 ft (4.6 m) decision height
Ekco E390/564 weather radar
Radio altimeters
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