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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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