Concorde

Concorde was a supersonic passenger airplane that could fly faster than the speed of sound.

How It Works

Concorde flew passengers between Europe and North America much faster than regular jets. It could travel at more than twice the speed of sound.

Why It Matters

Its pointed nose could tilt downward so pilots could see during takeoff and landing. Concorde stopped flying passenger service in 2003.

Fun Facts

• Concorde flew passengers between Europe and North America much faster than regular jets.
• It could travel at more than twice the speed of sound.
• Its pointed nose could tilt downward so pilots could see during takeoff and landing.
• Concorde stopped flying passenger service in 2003.

Did You Know?

Engineers study Concorde by testing, measuring, improving designs, and learning from real-world use.