Expansion
As I understand it due to friction heat caused by flying at mach 2 Concorde would expand by approx 6 inches. Some of this expansion could be seen between the FE panel and flight deck partition. Obivously the interior would be at a comfortable temp of say 21c; thus the exterior would expand but the interior linings etc would not. So finally to my question- How was this differential expansion delt with? I have really enjoyed reading the clear answers posted answering many interesting Concorde questions.
Last edited by Nick Thomas; 19th Aug 2010 at 12:26.
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