A legendary Concorde preserved at Brooklands Museum, the iconic supersonic airliner that revolutionized transatlantic travel with unmatched speed and style.
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Spotter's notes
Brooklands Museum in England houses one of the retired Concordes (G-BBDG). The visible nose shape and cockpit area are signature features of the type. An airliner in the background (VC-10) is also part of the museum's collection.
Aircraft identity
Registration
G-BBDG
ICAO Type
CONC
Model
Concorde
Manufacturer
Aerospatiale/BAC
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce/Snecma Olympus 593
Thrust
17,260 kgf (169 kN, 38,000 lbf) per engine
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
2,179 km/h (Mach 2.04)
Noise Rating
Approached ICAO Chapter 3, not compliant with later Chapter 4