7 Flight Mystery and Aerodynamic Principles
553
Fig. 7.151 Concorde takes off (Started on January 21, 1976, retired on October 24,
2003)
Fig. 7.152 Concorde climbs
compared to ordinary civil airliners, so it is still popular among business travelers although it is expensive. On February 7, 1996, the Concorde flew from
London to New York in just 2 h, 52 min and 59 s, which set the fastest flight
record.
The Concorde only produced a total of 20. British Airways and Air France
used Concorde to operate transatlantic routes. By 2003, there were still
12 Concorde for commercial flights. On October 24, 2003, the Concorde
carried out its last flight and completely retired.
553
Fig. 7.151 Concorde takes off (Started on January 21, 1976, retired on October 24,
2003)
Fig. 7.152 Concorde climbs
compared to ordinary civil airliners, so it is still popular among business travelers although it is expensive. On February 7, 1996, the Concorde flew from
London to New York in just 2 h, 52 min and 59 s, which set the fastest flight
record.
The Concorde only produced a total of 20. British Airways and Air France
used Concorde to operate transatlantic routes. By 2003, there were still
12 Concorde for commercial flights. On October 24, 2003, the Concorde
carried out its last flight and completely retired.