Aircraft

British Airways Concorde G-BOAB, preserved at London Heathrow, a legendary supersonic airliner and marvel of aviation history.

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📝 Spotter's notes

Concorde G-BOAB is easily recognized by its iconic ogival delta wing shape and droop nose design. It is visible near the threshold of runway 27R and attracts aviation enthusiasts from around the world.

✈️ Aircraft identity

Registration G-BOAB
ICAO Type CONC
Model Concorde
Manufacturer Aérospatiale/BAC
Airline British Airways
Airline Code BAW / BA
Livery British Airways
Military Civilian

🔧 Technicals

Engine Rolls-Royce/Snecma Olympus 593
Thrust 4 × 169 kN (38,000 lbf) with afterburner
Wingspan 25.6 m
Length 61.66 m
Height 12.2 m
MTOW 185,070 kg
Range 7,222 km
Capacity 100 passengers (max 128)
Cruise Speed 2,179 km/h (Mach 2.04)
Noise Rating Concorde was notably noisy; not ICAO Chapter 3 compliant (approx. 119 dB on takeoff)