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jdblair
6 months ago
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Boom XB-1 First Supersonic Flight [video]
That's right, the Concorde had engines capable of supercruise - long distance supersonic flight without afterburners.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supercruise#Aircraft_with_supe...
gpderetta
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IIRC Concorde could super cruise a Mach 2 which is unmatched. It would also flight supersonic for most of its journey which is also presented unprecedented difficulties.
It was really an unique plane.
mshook
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This is correct, reheat / afterburner was used from Mach 0.9 something to 1.7, after which they'd were off. So yes, Concorde could supercruise.
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