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From Supersonic to Hypersonic: A New Era in Air Travel
Since I worked on aero engines for 15 years in the Armed Forces, I am always fascinated by the advancements in airspace.
I was surprised when, a few years back, the first supersonic transport aircraft was launched.
The Concorde Legacy: The First Supersonic Transport
I want to share one of the most iconic milestones in aviation history: the Launch of Concorde. It was a joint venture of France’s Aérospatiale and the United Kingdom’s British Aircraft Corporation. Let us see some details.
Speed and Efficiency
It has a massive cruising capability of Mach 20.4, or 2180 km/hour. Concorde cut transatlantic flight times in half, thereby transforming tour perceptions.
Design and Performance
With its delta-wing design and 4 Royce/Snecma Olympus 593 turbojet engines, the transporter not only looks like a futuristic miracle but also delivers unmatched advanced features.
