The Concorde first flew over 25 years ago, and yet it remains the pinnacle of civil aviation development for one reason - speed. The Concorde is the only aircraft in the world operating scheduled passenger …

Oct 19, 2020 · Watch a video of any heavy-weight Concorde take-off carefully and you may just be able to detect a very slight “squatting down” of the aircraft, onto its landing gear, as the elevons push the …

Aug 25, 2000 · Just when you are talking about concorde speed. What is the wheel at the back off the plane for? is it because the concorde climbs steep at takeoff? Thanks DUB

Aug 10, 2002 · I think the issue in regards to Concorde runway requirements is not takeoff, but landing. With the relatively large surface area of the Concorde wings, getting off the ground shouldn't be that …

Jan 24, 2004 · The takeoff was very powerful and simply amazing, unlike any other commercial jet. Before turning on the afterburners for the supersonic acceleration, Adrian came on and told us to …

Jul 8, 2006 · The actuall takeoff distance for Concorde could have been just under a mile but then slowing a 408,000-lbs plane is different from landing at 245,000-lbs; takes more distance than a …

Sep 18, 2002 · Yeah, there are an enormus amount of variables to takeoff distance. Aircraft weight, engine choice, field elevation, temperature, humidity, runway slope, runway condition, etc.

Jan 4, 2010 · Note, on landing, the Concorde is quieter than the B707, but on takeoff (because of reheat) it is louder. The noise-abatement procedures on the canarsie climb were simply to avoid …

Feb 18, 2002 · That is because many pcitures of Concorde is taken during takeoff. As already written, Concorde uses afterburner during takeoff and for accelerate from M0.95 to M1.7. I was on a AF …

Dec 16, 2007 · Here is a video of a Concorde take off from JFK, Rwy 31L. I find it interesting as the take off is shown from an unusual angle as it is filmed from the side of the runway. Unfortunately, the …