At what altitude do supersonic jets fly?
60,000ft
What is supersonic flight? Supersonic flight is when an aircraft travels faster than the speed of sound. At an altitude of 60,000ft (18,300m), that means flying faster than 660mph (1,060km/h).
Where did Concorde go supersonic?
On March 2, 1969, Concorde 001 flew into history with its maiden flight, and the first supersonic transcontinental crossing came in 1976, from Paris to Washington, D.C. Other early routes included Rio de Janeiro, Miami, Caracas, and Bahrain (which all were eventually scrapped, leaving just London and Paris to New York) …
How was Concorde so fast?
2,179 km/h
Concorde/Top speed
When did the Concorde go to supersonic speed?
Concorde went supersonic during its climb phase to the cruising altitude. The altitude at which the Concorde can go supersonic was limited by the regulations. For example, the aircraft was only allowed to go at 400 knots during the climb phase between 6,000 and 32,000 ft; also, the aircraft was allowed to go supersonic only…
What was the outside temperature of the Concorde?
If those temperatures aren’t impressive enough on their own, just consider that the outside air temperature at the Concorde’s cruise altitude of 17,000 m (56,000 ft) is only -57°C (-70°F)! This external heating had a significant impact on the construction of Concorde.
Why did Concorde fly at a higher altitude?
The altitude affected the thrust requirements, as more thrust is required for the same speed at lower altitudes due to density. This is one of the reasons for Concorde flying at altitude far above that of subsonic airliners. Thanks for contributing an answer to Aviation Stack Exchange!
What’s the average speed of a Concorde cruise?
The aircraft is equipped with onboard oxygen for the passengers thus permitting high altitude cruise. At 25,000 feet (FL250) the aircraft’s certified maximum operational altitude (although it will climb higher), it will ostensibly cruse at 235 knots/270 MPH. If you cruise at 15,000 the cruise speed is more like 200 knots/230 mph.