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Old Jan 5, 2012 | 9:11 am
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chornedsnorkack
 
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Originally Posted by Globaliser
This is not correct.

Concorde seat dimensions (both width and pitch) were more comparable to current premium economy.
Pitch was comparable.

Concerning width:
E-jets are 11 cm wider than Concorde, with cabin width 274 cm (108创).
Embraer offers seatbacks of 18,25创, with 20创 aisle - that leaves 15创 for 6 armrests and wall gaps, so makes sense. Concorde seats must have been narrower.

Boeing offers 18,5创 seatbacks at 9 abreast 777 - and rather more at 8 abreast.

Thus Concorde seats must have been narrower than current economy (at least on 9 abreast 777), let alone premium economy.
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