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The Tupolev Tu-144 holds the title for the first supersonic passenger flight, ahead of the Concorde. However, the Tu-144 also holds the dubious distinction of being the first to end supersonic passenger service, lasting only 55 flights.
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In which year was the first supersonic passenger flight?
Bobby
What is the name of the first supersonic passenger jet?
The Tupolev Tu-144 was the first supersonic passenger jet.
Date of first supersonic passenger flight?
The first supersonic passenger flight was March 2, 1969. Concorde flew regular transatlantic flights from London Heathrow and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport to New York JFK, Washington Dulles and Barbados, in half the time of other flights. Concorde was retired on November 26, 2003.
Which indivdual made the first supersonic flight in 1947?
chuck yeager
This individual made the first supersonic flight in 1947?
Charles Yeager
When was the first super sonic passenger flight?
Many people think that Concorde was the first plane to make the first supersonic passenger flight, but the Russian TU-144 (NATO Reporting: Charger) was the first to fly passengers above mach 2 on July 15th, 1969...hope that helps (Check this link and read third paragraph: http://www.aviationtrivia.info/Tupolev-Tu-144-SST.php)
When did Concorde fly from Britain to America?
Aerospatiale/BAe Concorde was a supersonic passenger aircraft. It flew passenger operations for 27 years and was retired from service in 2003. It flew its first trans Atlantic flight from London to JFK New York on 24 May, 1976.
What is the name of the only supersonic passenger aircraft?
The Concorde was the only supersonic passenger aircraft built, but many more were being considered before and after its conception.
When and where did the first supersonic flight took place?
Chuck Yeager is credited with piloting the first supersonic flight on October 14, 1947, flying the experimental X-1 "Glamorous Glennis" achieving Mach 1 at an altitude of 45,000 feet over Edwards Air Force base.
What is the name of the supersonic passenger airliner?
You mean Concorde?
What was Earnhart's role on her first transatlic flight?
Passenger.
How does the nose affect an airplane?
It affects drag and supersonic flight characteristics, which is why supersonic aircraft generally have long noses.
