Yes, the Trident had a phenomenal rate of descent when called for.
Back in the 70’s I was working G-AVYB, a Trident 1E North East Airlines
Newcastle to Spain. FL290 overhead MIDHURST (MID) Cracked windscreen and emergency descent. Turned him left onto east and he got the height off and got a straight in at Gatwick 26.
Happy ending. Never heard how the passengers ears were though !!
Mr G.
PS: Just thinking, shame it didn't go up as fast as it came down.