Aérospatiale/BAC Concorde

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17 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

This Concorde (G-BOAD) is the only one on display in the U.S., a prized exhibit for aviation history fans.

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Aircraft

Concorde CONC

British Airways

Airline

British Airways

BAW / BA

Manufacturer

Aé

Aérospatiale/BAC

Insights

Aviation History

The Concorde is one of only two supersonic commercial airliners ever operated; an icon of speed and luxury, retired in 2003. This frame is preserved at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, NYC.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely rare: Only 20 Concordes built, 14 used commercially; none are in airworthy condition now.

Record Flights

Famous for its transatlantic crossings in under 3.5 hours between London/Paris and New York. Longest-ever supersonic commercial route was London–Barbados.

Safety & Events

Notably, the only crash in 2000 ended the fleet's commercial service. Occasional celebrity and VIP flights.

Future Outlook

Preserved as a museum exhibit at Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce/Snecma Olympus 593

Engine

25.6 meters

Wingspan

61.7 meters

Length

7,222 km

Range

2,179 km/h (Mach 2.04)

Speed

92-128 passengers

Capacity

185,070 kg

MTOW

12.2 meters

Height

38,000 lbf (170 kN) each

Thrust

Up to 119 dB on takeoff (exceeds modern ICAO Stage 4 limits)

Noise

As with all preserved Concordes, this aircraft is retired and not airworthy. Data such as noise rating and range reflect historic operational values.