Concorde landings were remarkable for their high-speed approach, requiring significant deceleration from Mach 2 to subsonic speeds. The delta wing design led to a higher angle of attack, and the aircraft's droop nose improved pilot visibility. It needed longer runways for landing and had a distinctive engine sound, especially during reverse thrust. The Concorde was retired in 2003, ending an era of supersonic passenger flights. | Cockpit For All Aircraft

NASA Langley researchers use wind tunnels to simulate flight conditions and build the aircraft of tomorrow. Stop by Langley's 14x22 Foot Subsonic Wind Tunnel at the Open House on Oct. 21: https://openhouse.larc.nasa.gov | NASA Langley Research Center

Folland Gnat is a compact, swept-wing British subsonic jet that served as both a lightweight fighter and a primary advanced trainer. Developed in the 1950s by Folland Aircraft Limited, it was designed by W.E.W. "Teddy" Petter as an affordable alternative to the increasingly large and expensive combat aircraft of the era. Key Roles and History The "Sabre Slayer": While the Royal Air Force (RAF) primarily used it as a trainer, the Indian Air Force (IAF) famously employed it as a fighter. It earned