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Re:XB-1 First Supersonic Flight [video] by jdblair on Tuesday January 28, 2025 @12:09PM (#42854853)
That's right, the Concorde had engines capable of supercruise - long distance supersonic flight without afterburners.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supercruise#Aircraft_with_supe...

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Re:XB-1 First Supersonic Flight [video] by mshook on Tuesday January 28, 2025 @01:05PM (#42855691)
This is correct, reheat / afterburner was used from Mach 0.9 something to 1.7, after which they'd were off. So yes, Concorde could supercruise.
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Re:XB-1 First Supersonic Flight [video] by gpderetta on Tuesday January 28, 2025 @02:26PM (#42856777)
IIRC Concorde could super cruise a Mach 2 which is unmatched. It would also flight supersonic for most of its journey which is also presented unprecedented difficulties.

It was really an unique plane.

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