Guys test Concorde’s legendary droop nose and visor to see if the supersonic jet’s engineering still holds up
Published on Sep 02, 2025 at 10:48 AM (UTC+4)
by Claire Reid
Last updated on Sep 02, 2025 at 2:09 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
A couple of guys tested out Concorde’s legendary droop nose to see if the jet’s engineering still held up.
The iconic supersonic first took to the skies in 1969 and bowed out in 2003.
As well as being the only ever supersonic passenger plane, Concorde was also recognized for its signature droop nose, which could be lowered during takeoff and landing to allow pilots a better view of the runway.
Years on from its final commercial flight, a couple of guys decided to visit a Concorde plane and test out the droop nose for themselves. Luckily for us, they caught it all on camera.
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Claire Reid is a journalist who hails from the UK but is now living in New Zealand. She began her career after graduating with a degree in Journalism from Liverpool John Moore’s University and has more than a decade of experience, writing for both local newspapers and national news sites. Claire covers a wide variety of topics, with a special focus on cars, technology, planes, cryptocurrency, and luxury.
