The Concorde iconic droop nose was designed to lower during taxi, takeoff, and landing, the movable nose gave pilots the forward visibility they needed. Once airborne, it raised into its streamlined position to reduce drag and maximize aerodynamic efficiency at supersonic speeds.
📹: Gerald N
The Boeing 747-400 is the only Heavy Widebody aircraft that can get up to 45,000 feet. No other aircraft can fly that high weighing this much, not even the newer 747-8 version. The most amazing aircraft ever made. That's 229kts & 85 Mach!