7 ms·
That's right, the Concorde had engines capable of supercruise - long distance supersonic flight without afterburners. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supercruise
by jdblair 2y ago
That's right, the Concorde had engines capable of supercruise - long distance supersonic flight without afterburners.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supercruise#Aircraft_with_supercruise_ability https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supercruise#Aircraft_with_supe...
- mshook 2y agoThis is correct, reheat / afterburner was used from Mach 0.9 something to 1.7, after which they'd were off. So yes, Concorde could supercruise.
- gpderetta 2y agoIIRC Concorde could super cruise a Mach 2 which is unmatched. It would also flight supersonic for most of its journey which is also presented unprecedented difficulties. It was really an unique plane.