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Concorde, Faster than the Sun Trivia Quiz

To watch Concorde skimming through the sky no-one could deny that it is the most beautiful plane ever built. Today however it is becoming an old lady in aeronautic terms. So I thought I'd compile this quiz before it vanishes from our skies forever.

A multiple-choice quiz by kittyconner. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
kittyconner

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
120,230

Updated
Mar 28 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1429

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Question 1 of 10

1. Concorde was built as a collaboration between which two countries? Hint

U.K. and Germany

Germany and Italy

France and Germany

U.K. and France

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where did the first test flight of Concorde take place? Hint

Lyon

Toulouse

Kent

Suffolk

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Question 3 of 10

3. The first commercial flight of the Concorde was in which year? Hint

1972

1980

1976

1967

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Question 4 of 10

4. Concorde takes off at which speed? Hint

210 mph

180 mph

190 mph

250 mph

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the first member of the royal family to take a flight on Concorde? Hint

Prince Phillip

Prince Andrew

Prince Charles

Prince Edward

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1996 Concorde set a record for the fastest crossing on the Atlantic. How long did it take? Hint

3hrs 2mins 5 secs

3hrs 1min 17secs

2hrs 35mins 29 secs

2hrs 52mins 59 sec

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1985 Concorde helped which singer to appear live at two concerts either side on the Atlantic on the same day? Hint

George Michael

Bono

Freddy Mercury

Phil Collins

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Question 8 of 10

8. Concorde's first around the world flight took 29hrs 59mins. How many miles did it travel? Hint

27,250 miles

28,238 miles

26,515 miles

29,603 miles

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Question 9 of 10

9. If a British Concorde had a full passenger list, how many people were aboard? Hint

120

109

105

170

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Question 10 of 10

10. How long is Concorde (to the nearest 10 feet)? Hint

260 feet (79.2 metres)

220 feet (67.1 metres)

200 feet (61.6 metres)

240 feet (73.2 metres)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Concorde was built as a collaboration between which two countries?

Answer: U.K. and France

Supersonic airline research in Europe began in 1956, and for once the 'entente cordiale' worked.

2. Where did the first test flight of Concorde take place?

Answer: Toulouse

This test flight took place on 2nd March 1969. It would be another seven years before the maiden commercial flight (1976).

3. The first commercial flight of the Concorde was in which year?

Answer: 1976

Concorde flew from London to Bahrain.

4. Concorde takes off at which speed?

Answer: 250 mph

Once in flight it cruises at twice the speed of sound.

5. Who was the first member of the royal family to take a flight on Concorde?

Answer: Prince Phillip

This happened in 1972 on a test flight. The Queen flew Concorde during her silver jubilee in 1977.

6. In 1996 Concorde set a record for the fastest crossing on the Atlantic. How long did it take?

Answer: 2hrs 52mins 59 sec

The average crossing time is 3hrs 20mins. The subsonic speed is about 8 hours.

7. In 1985 Concorde helped which singer to appear live at two concerts either side on the Atlantic on the same day?

Answer: Phil Collins

This of course was for the Live Aid concert which took place in London and Philadelphia.

8. Concorde's first around the world flight took 29hrs 59mins. How many miles did it travel?

Answer: 28,238 miles

This took place in 1986.

9. If a British Concorde had a full passenger list, how many people were aboard?

Answer: 109

100 passengers + 3 flight crew + 6 cabin crew.

10. How long is Concorde (to the nearest 10 feet)?

Answer: 200 feet (61.6 metres)

When in flight it can expand up to 10 inches due to the heating up of the air-frame.

Source: Author kittyconner

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