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10 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

A legendary Air France Concorde displayed in preservational context, immortalizing the era of supersonic passenger travel.

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Kiwi Aviation · 10 Apr 2026

Amazing shot!

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Manufacturer

Aerospatiale/BAC

Achievements

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Location

Charles de Gaulle International Airport

CDG/LFPG

49.0090, 2.5541

Open map

Charles de Gaulle International Airport CDG

Insights

Aviation History

The Concorde is an iconic supersonic passenger airliner, one of only two types to operate scheduled transatlantic services. Air France and British Airways were its only operators.

Fleet Rarity

Only 20 built, now all retired; only a handful preserved at museums and airports worldwide.

Record Flights

Held the record for fastest transatlantic crossing by an airliner (New York to London in 2h 52m, 1996)

Safety & Events

One fatal accident in 2000 (AF4590); otherwise an exceptional safety record though with frequent technical issues and economic challenges.

Future Outlook

Permanently retired, preserved as a museum/exhibit piece.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce/Snecma Olympus 593 turbojet

Engine

25.6 meters

Wingspan

61.66 meters

Length

7,222 km

Range

2,180 km/h (Mach 2.04)

Speed

100 passengers

Capacity

185,070 kg

MTOW

12.19 meters

Height

169 kN (38,000 lbf) per engine (afterburner)

Thrust

Over 119 EPNdB (Supersonic jet, ICAO Chapter 2-3 standards)

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