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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With a background in both local and national press in the UK, Claire moved to New Zealand before joining the editorial team at Supercar Blondie in May 2024. As a Senior Content Writer working on New Zealand Standard Time (NZST), Claire was the first writer on the team to make the site’s output a slick 24/7 operation covering the latest in automotive news.
