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Why did they stop Concorde flights?
Concorde was retired from service in October 2003 after British Airways and Air France blamed a downturn in demand and increasing maintenance costs.
What was it like to fly on the Concorde?
“Concorde was extremely small, only about 100 seats. It had more like office chairs, bucket seats, and very small windows. It was noisy, extremely noisy, but I challenge anybody not to have a smile from ear to ear when they got on it.”
How many passengers did Concorde take?
100 passengers
About Concorde
| Concorde facts | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 passengers and 2.5 tonnes of cargo |
| Engines | Four Rolls-Royce/SNECMA Olympus 593s, each producing 38,000lbs of thrust with reheat |
| Take-off speed | 250mph (400kph) |
| Cruising speed | 1,350mph (2,160kph/Mach Two) up to 60,000 ft |
Why did the Concorde fly so high?
Yes. The extra height was necessary in order to reach lower pressure air, and thereby reduce drag, and heating of the airframe from supersonic compression of the air.
How fast did Concorde go in mph?
2,179 km/h
Concorde/Top speed
Why did the Concorde stop flying to New York?
Other routes were added temporarily or seasonally, and the Concorde was flown on chartered flights to destinations all over the world. However, the aircraft’s noise and operating expense limited its service. Financial losses led both airlines to cut routes, eventually leaving New York City as their only regular destination.
Where did the Concorde fly to in Australia?
Both BA and Air France made demonstration flights to various destinations, including Perth, Sydney and Melbourne, but there were no regularly scheduled Concorde operations making the 11,000-mile route. Too bad, as the “Kangaroo Route” would be an obvious choice for a quick trip.
How many Concordes were built and how many passengers did they carry?
Even though only twenty Concordes were built and only fourteen of those actually carried airline passengers, it is still – together with Boeing 747, the Queen of the Skies – one of the most widely recognized aircraft types among the general public.
When did the Concorde first go into service?
Concorde supersonic passenger transport, which first flew in 1969 and entered commercial service in 1976. British Aircraft Corporation and Aérospatiale of France built the airframe, which was powered by four Rolls-Royce/SNECMA engines.