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An iconic Air France Concorde (F-BVFA) preserved at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Udvar-Hazy Center, surrounded by legendary aircraft from all eras.
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Spotter's notes
This specific Concorde, F-BVFA, was the first Concorde delivered to Air France and flew over 17,800 hours before retirement.
Aircraft identity
Registration
F-BVFA
ICAO Type
CONC
Model
Concorde
Manufacturer
Aérospatiale / BAC
Airline
Air France
Airline Code
AFR / AF
Livery
Air France (historical livery)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce/Snecma Olympus 593
Thrust
4 x 169 kN (38,000 lbf) each
Wingspan
25.6 m
Length
61.66 m
Height
12.19 m
MTOW
185,070 kg
Range
7,222 km
Capacity
92–128 passengers
Cruise Speed
2,180 km/h (Mach 2.04)
Noise Rating
Up to 119 dB on takeoff, ICAO Chapter 2 (retired, non-compliant with modern Chapter 4)