Supersonic Gamble

Britain and France bet on the prospects of supersonic transport, but ultimately were thwarted by economic and environmental concerns. The Anglo-French Concorde supersonic transport (SST) is an airplane of singular grace and elegance. It seems to have come from a future where the aircraft has been perfected. Yet it was retired after a quarter-century of service, and …

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