Concorde - Supersonic Marvel
Synopsis
Concorde first smashed through the sound barrier on October 1, 1969, with a sonic boom audible 20 miles away.
Synopsis
Captain Mike Bannister conducts pre-flight checks at London’s Heathrow Airport on June 4, 2002, preparing Concorde for a Jubilee flypast. The aircraft, a collaboration between Aérospatiale and BAC, has been in service for over 30 years and remains the only supersonic airliner. With a cruising speed of twice the speed of sound, Concorde can fly from London to New York in under three and a half hours. The film details its engineering marvels, including afterburners and a unique delta wing design, while celebrating its legacy in aviation history.
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Why Watch
- See Captain Mike Bannister prepare for a Jubilee flypast.
- Find out how Concorde flies faster than the Earth rotates.
- Meet the only civilian aircraft with afterburners.
Did You Know
- Concorde first smashed through the sound barrier on October 1, 1969.
- It cost over 3 billion to develop Concorde and make it supersonic.
- Concorde has been flying for over 30 years and remains the only supersonic airliner.
- Each of Concorde's four engines provides 38,000 lb of thrust, equivalent to 6,000 family cars.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cruising speed of Concorde?
Concorde cruises at twice the speed of sound, which is over 1200 miles per hour.
When did Concorde first break the sound barrier?
Concorde first smashed through the sound barrier on October 1, 1969.
How much thrust do Concorde's engines provide?
Each of Concorde's four engines provides 38,000 pounds of thrust, equivalent to 6,000 family cars.
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