AFJROTC Commercial and General Aviation Take Off Practice Exam

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The Concorde could travel at more than how many times the speed of sound?

One and a half
Twice
Three times
Four times

The correct answer is: Twice

The Concorde was a turbojet-powered supersonic passenger airliner that was capable of cruising at speeds of over twice the speed of sound, specifically around Mach 2.04, which is more than twice the speed of sound. This unique capability allowed the Concorde to significantly reduce travel time across the Atlantic Ocean, making it a revolutionary aircraft during its operational years. Other options such as one and a half times or three times the speed of sound do not accurately represent the capabilities of the Concorde. While the aircraft certainly exceeded one and a half times the speed of sound, it was designed for a cruising speed distinctly over Mach 2, hence the option of twice the speed of sound aligns precisely with its operational specifications. The option of four times the speed of sound is associated with experimental aircraft or concepts, but is not applicable to commercial airliners like the Concorde.