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Air France Concorde on display – a supersonic legend captured at the airport.

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Aérospatiale/BAC Concorde

Aircraft

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Manufacturer

Aérospatiale/BAC

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Ultra-Long-Haul

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Photo grade

B

Bronze

Score: 74.0

Concorde looks iconic, but window frame and reflection intrude on framing—move closer or zoom for a cleaner shot next time!

Location

Charles de Gaulle International Airport

CDG/LFPG

49.0090, 2.5541

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Charles de Gaulle International Airport CDG

Insights

Aviation History

Concorde was the world\'s first (and only successful) supersonic passenger airliner, operated by Air France and British Airways from 1976 until 2003.

Fleet Rarity

Only 20 Concordes were built (including prototypes); all are now retired.

Record Flights

Set speed records such as London to New York in under 3 hours. Routinely flew transatlantic routes at supersonic speeds.

Safety & Events

Involved in the tragic Air France Flight 4590 crash in 2000, which contributed to end of commercial operations.

Future Outlook

Entire fleet retired; airframes are preserved in museums and as display pieces.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce/Snecma Olympus 593

Engine

25.6 meters

Wingspan

61.66 meters

Length

7,250 kilometers

Range

2,179 kilometers per hour (Mach 2.04)

Speed

92–128 passengers

Capacity

185,070 kilograms

MTOW

12.19 meters

Height

38,000 lbf (170 kN) per engine (with afterburner)

Thrust

Concorde exceeded ICAO Chapter 2 noise standards (greater than 105 EPNdB at takeoff)

Noise