15 incredible plane take-offs that will have you flying high

Few things in life compare to the raw thrill of plane take-offs, especially when it’s caught on camera in all its glory.

From supersonic Concorde climbs to nearly vertical Boeing 777X ascents, these incredible plane take-offs are guaranteed to make your heart soar.

We’ve rounded up 15 of the most jaw-dropping moments ever captured, and trust us, you’ll want to watch them all.

Aviation fans, buckle up.

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1. Concorde cockpit takes off like no other

Climb into the Concorde cockpit at Heathrow and experience the iconic droop nose and steep ascent as if you were in the pilot’s seat.

2. Concorde’s aborted takeoff scare

Even aviation legends aren’t immune to hiccups – watch the rare footage of Concorde aborting a take-off due to an engine fault.

3. Concorde’s emotional final departure

On October 24, 2003, Concorde took off commercially from JFK one last time, with celebrities on board and pilots watching in tribute.

4. The very first Concorde flight

Back in 1969, Concorde’s maiden take-off from Toulouse marked the start of a supersonic era we still miss today.

5. Boeing 777X nearly vertical at Farnborough

This jaw-dropping Farnborough Airshow moment sees the 777X lift off like a fighter jet, defying its size.

6. Boeing 777X stuns at Singapore Airshow

Another take off, another gasp – this time at Singapore, as the 777X performs an astonishing near-vertical climb. Watch the footage above.

7. Boeing 777X takes off in Dubai

At the Dubai Airshow, the 777X once again proved it’s no ordinary jet, launching skyward in fighter-style fashion.

8. A Boeing 747 from the pilot’s view

Step inside the cockpit and watch as the jumbo jet majestically thunders down the runway and into the skies.

9. Boeing 747 ‘tries’ to take off in a boneyard

Even without engines, strong gusts make a grounded 747 lurch forward as if it’s desperate to fly again.

10. Airbus A380 rocket launch at Farnborough

The world’s biggest passenger plane takes off nearly vertically, like a rocket – sending shivers down every spine watching.

11. Airbus A380 leaving LAX

Footage of this giant lifting off for Dubai shows the sheer scale and power that make the A380 unforgettable.

12. A380’s Paris Air Show stunt

In Paris, this massive bird shocked crowds by taking off at an angle no one thought possible for its size.

13. Airbus A400M’s impossible climb

A military transport shouldn’t be able to do this, but the A400M proves everyone wrong with its impossible take-off angle.

14. Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner rehearsal

The Dreamliner shows off before the Paris Air Show with a vertical climb that would make aerobatic pilots jealous.

15. Electra EL2’s ultra-short take off

Future tech in action: this hybrid-electric plane takes off and lands in just 150 feet, changing the game forever.

From legendary supersonic departures to modern marvels that seem to defy physics, these plane take-offs capture the pure magic of flight at its most exhilarating.

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