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Concorde ​

Concorde · CONC

A heavy four-engine jet that reaches FL600, well above most traffic. Cruises at Mach 2.02. Climbs well at 4,000 fpm.

4x JetHeavyRECAT EFL600 ceilingILS capable

Concorde

Photo: Michel Gilliand · GFDL 1.2 · Wikimedia Commons

Performance ​

ParameterValue
Engines4 x Jet
Weight classHeavy (H)
RECAT-EU categoryE (Lower medium)
Service ceiling60,000 ft (FL600)
Max climb rate4,000 fpm
Max descent rate3,500 fpm

Speed envelope ​

Speeds are approximate true airspeed (TAS). At cruise altitude, the Mach number is the governing limit where shown.

ParameterValue
Minimum speed150 kts
Landing speed170 kts
Cruise speedM2.02 (~1340 kts TAS)
Maximum speedM2.04 (~1354 kts TAS)

Runway requirements ​

Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length21,874 ft / 3.60 nm / 6,667 m
Landing field length23,089 ft / 3.80 nm / 7,038 m

Equipment ​

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes
SRS category3

Where you'll see it ​

The Concorde is a widebody aircraft. While less common in modern fleets, you'll still encounter this type in center airspace on long-haul routes.


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