200 tonnes
200 tMass · definition
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Mass
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200 t
200 tonnes
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200,000 kgMass in kilograms
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Concorde
Concorde was a supersonic passenger airliner developed by British and French manufacturers that could travel faster than the speed of sound.
185,000 kgMaximum takeoff mass in kilograms
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200 tonnes is about 1.08 times the maximum takeoff mass of Concorde.
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200 tonnes
Mass: 200 t; definition.
The quantity is exact as entered. Comparisons use the clearly stated specimen, model or nominal measurement.
Concorde
Maximum takeoff mass: 185 t; specified.
British Airways’ Concorde specification: 62.1 m long, 25.5 m span, 11.3 m high, 185 t maximum takeoff mass and about 2,160 km/h cruise. Operating mass and speed varied.
British Airways — Celebrating Concorde
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Concorde
185 tMaximum takeoff mass · specified
British Airways’ Concorde specification: 62.1 m long, 25.5 m span, 11.3 m high, 185 t maximum takeoff mass and about 2,160 km/h cruise. Operating mass and speed varied.
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- Relative size
- 200 tonnes is about 1.08 times the maximum takeoff mass of Concorde. 200 tonnes is approximately 8.11% greater than the maximum takeoff mass of Concorde.
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