Concorde, Supersonic passenger aircraft at Intrepid Museum, Manhattan, United States
The British Airways Concorde G-BOAD is displayed at the Intrepid Museum on Pier 86, featuring its distinctive delta wings and sleek fuselage designed for flying at speeds exceeding Mach 2 or approximately 1,350 miles per hour (2,170 kilometers per hour).
This Concorde began commercial service in 1977 and accumulated around 23,400 flight hours during its operational career, making it one of the most frequently flown models before British Airways retired the entire fleet in 2003.
The aircraft represents a significant milestone in aviation history and international cooperation between France and the United Kingdom, symbolizing technological achievement and the era of supersonic passenger travel that revolutionized transatlantic journeys.
Guided tours lasting approximately one hour allow up to 12 visitors to explore the interior, including the cockpit and cabin with preserved leather seats, while the exterior remains accessible for self-guided viewing year-round.
The Concorde features a distinctive drooping nose that lowered during takeoff and landing to provide pilots with proper visibility while maintaining an aerodynamic profile for supersonic flight at altitudes reaching 60,000 feet (18,288 meters).
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