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Was concord the fastest airplane?
Yes, the Concorde was one of the fastest commercial airplanes ever made. It had a cruising speed of around 1,350 mph (2,180 km/h), which allowed it to fly at supersonic speeds, faster than the speed of sound.
What is the fastest passenger plane in the world?
At the moment it is the Boeing 747-473 (747-400) operated by Air India. However, Air India placed orders for more than 50 aircraft in 2006 (most have been delivered) including the Boeing 787. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, when it arrives in Air India in late December 2011, will be the fastest passenger plane in India.
What is the name of the passenger airplane that flies faster than the sound of speed?
The passenger airplane that flies faster than the speed of sound is called the Concorde.
How did the Concorde speed compare with the speed of sound?
The Concorde's cruising speed was over twice the speed of sound, around Mach 2 (more than 1,300 mph). The speed of sound at sea level is approximately 761 mph, so the Concorde flew significantly faster than the speed of sound.
What is the heaviest passenger plane?
The heaviest passenger plane is the Airbus A380, which can weigh up to around 1.2 million pounds when fully loaded.
