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This is a complete "compressor" (HP 7), the last stage before the combustion chamber. It's operating temperature is somethiing in excess of 1500 degrees Celcius. This gives you an idea as to how the engine blades look when fitted, although one can normally only see the first and second stages of the low pressure, after that they are virtually impossible to see from the outside of the engine. Important note: Nothing to do with the picture above, but more to do with the other items in this section. If you would like more photographs of any of the "Engineering Collectables", please request them by e-mail, we'll be happy to show the items from different angles so you have a better idea as to what you may be buying.
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Concorde was powered by four Rolls Royce Olympus 593-610, turbojet engines, controlled and navigated by what is now considered "old technology" but in its day, it was "light years" ahead of the rest!
Three very telling facts, are these:
- There is still no other civilian aircraft that travels anywhere near the speed at which Concorde did, 1370 mph.
- There is still no other aircraft (including military) which can travel for 3 ½ hours as Concorde did regularly, London/New York, without refuelling!
- It did both of the above with up to a 100 passengers on board plus their baggage!
Here you will find a variety of collectable items all of which will have a copy of, if not the original, Certificate issued on behalf of British Airways, authenticating the item’s originality and its use on or in support of Concorde.
"Engineering Collectables", are fantastic talking pieces, when you stop to think what aircraft they were on and what engineering went into their making, not just the design but the actual expertise in making these parts. Never before Concorde, had something like this been done, even today Concorde has no successor.
Each time these items change hands they are more likely to find their final resting place, the knowledgeable, discerning and appreciative collector. Don’t miss out!
