Rare footage shows what it was like to be inside Concorde as it broke the sound barrier
- Concorde was one of the most technically advanced aircraft ever built, but the cabin looked surprisingly normal
- Space was tight inside Concorde, and it only had about 100 seats
- Rare footage shows just how ‘normal’ it felt inside, despite the amazing speeds it could reach
Published on Feb 23, 2024 at 1:24 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Feb 23, 2024 at 8:46 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Adam Gray
Concorde represented one of the biggest technical advancements in the history of passenger planes.
And yet, as you can see from the rare clip below, the cabin looked surprisingly ‘normal’.
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It’s been just over 20 years since the last Concorde flight, but excitement is building again because it looks like we’re going to be able to fly supersonic again in the future.
Several private companies are working on supersonic aircraft and even NASA is having a go.
Making a jet fly supersonic isn’t the hardest thing in the world, but there are a couple of issues that need addressing.
For starters, all supersonic aircraft available today are made for armed forces.
So that means that, when it comes to building those, comfort isn’t a priority and money is no object.
This, however, is obviously not the case when it comes to passenger aircraft.
Tickets need to be reasonably priced, which they definitely weren’t back then.
The Concorde fare was way too expensive for the average Joe and Jane.
Concorde was also accident-prone.
During its 27 years in service, Concorde had a long list of accidents, most of which were tire- or wheel-related.
In addition to all of the above, flying supersonic generates a sonic boom, which is why supersonic aircraft, with the exception of military aircraft, have been banned for the best part of 50 years in most countries.
NASA is building the X-59, a new breed of supersonic aircraft which can, in theory, minimize the supersonic boom to almost nothing.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
