Performance figures are nominal manufacturer values for reference only. Always consult the official Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) for operational use.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 61.66 m |
| Wingspan | 25.6 m ogival delta wing |
| Range | 7,222 km (3,900 NM) |
| Cruise | Mach 2.04 (2,179 km/h / 1,176 kt / 1,354 mph) at FL600 |
| Capacity | 92 - 100 passengers |
| Engines | Four Rolls-Royce/Snecma Olympus 593 turbojets with afterburners |
History & Development
Flown commercially from 1976 until 2003 by British Airways and Air France, Concorde carried passengers across the Atlantic in under 3.5 hours at twice the speed of sound.
Main Variants
Concorde Production Series (20 airframes constructed: 6 prototypes/test aircraft and 14 production models).
Typical Operators
British Airways and Air France.
Did You Know?
At Mach 2, atmospheric friction heated Concorde's aluminum skin to over 127°C, causing the airframe to expand and stretch by up to 30 centimeters (nearly a foot) during flight.