Concorde trivia
Concorde Mini Quiz
Test your knowledge with these top questions!
Extreme air friction caused the Concorde aircraft to undergo what physical change mid-flight?
Cruising at Mach 2 heated the aircraft's exterior to over 260 degrees Fahrenheit. This intense thermal expansion caused the metal fuselage to stretch nearly a foot.
Supersonic jet Concorde featured an adjustable drooping nose to achieve what goal?
The jet's delta wings required a steep angle during takeoff and landing. Lowering the nose by 12.5 degrees allowed pilots to safely see the runway.
Passengers flying the Concorde west from London to New York experienced what famous novelty?
Because the jet cruised at Mach 2, it crossed time zones faster than the Earth rotates. A 6:00 PM London departure would land in New York at 5:00 PM local time.
Aviation authorities restricted the Concorde to fly supersonic only over oceans to prevent what?
Breaking the sound barrier creates a continuous shockwave. Overland supersonic flights were banned due to complaints about shattered windows and noise pollution.