Concordes vs. Cargo Planes

Concorde vs. Cargo Planes

The Concorde was a French-British passenger plane that flew faster than the speed of sound. It operated from 1976 to 2003;

Cargo planes are planes that carry freight or mail, although in some instances, they can carry passengers. Military cargo planes carry things such as army tank parts, troopers, and paratroopers. 

The most noticeable difference between them is the speed. The Concorde could cross the Atlantic Ocean in 3 and a half hours, but cargo and passenger planes take about 8 hours. 

Another difference is the numbers made. There were only 20 Concordes made, including 3 non-airline planes, but there are currently about 23,600 cargo planes.

There have been 80 fatal cargo plane crashes, but the Concorde only had one. In late July 2000, an Air France Concorde Plane 4590, scheduled to New York City, from Paris, France, crashed into a German hotel, shortly after take-off. The plane ran over debris on the runway, resulting in a punctured tyre and fuel tank. All 100 passengers and 9 crew members aboard the Concorde were killed. This was the only crash during it's 27-year history.