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Choose a Page:How does the jet engine work?When did humans first fly?When did the first powered aeropla...When did aircraft first go into ba...What is the world's largest passen...How do helicopters work?What is VTOL?Which aeroplanes are invisible?What is the shortest airline flight?What fuels do aircraft use?How does a glider work?*How fast can Concorde fly?* How fast can Concorde fly? Concorde is the fastest passenger airliner in the world. Its top speed is 1,354 mph (2,179 kph), over twice the speed of sound. When carrying passengers, it usually averages about 1,180 mph (1,900 kph), crossing the Atlantic in less than three hours. During flight, Concorde's nose is raised to reduce air resistance, but when landing the nose drops so the pilot can see the ground.   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: Science and Technology Chapter: Aircraft