Droop nose (aeronautics)
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The droop nose is a feature fitted to a small number of aircraft types so the nose of the aircraft can be lowered during takeoff and landing to improve the pilot's view of the ground below. This featu
The Fairey Delta 2 high-speed experimental aircraft, which had a droop nose that included its cockpit
Concorde prototype just prior to landing; note the droop nose
British Airways Concorde in Singapore Airlines livery at Heathrow Airport; note the raised nose
A front-on view of the Tupolev Tu-144 on the ground. Note the deployed retractable canards and lowered droop nose
Concorde
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Concorde is a retired Anglo-French supersonic airliner jointly developed and manufactured by Sud Aviation and the British Aircraft Corporation. Studies began in 1954 and a UK–France treaty followed in
A Concorde after takeoff in 1986
British Airways Concorde in early BA livery at London-Heathrow Airport in the early 1980s
Concorde 001 first flight in 1969
Concorde on early visit to Heathrow Airport on 1 July 1972