Concorde – like most commercial aircraft – was built to withstand around 2.5 g. Barrel rolls exert approximately 1-1.5 g on an aeroplane when done correctly. Pilots Jean Franchi and Brian Walpole reportedly performed barrel rolls in Concorde during test flights, but never with passengers on board.

Did the Concorde ever do a barrel roll?

Did Concorde ever perform a barrel roll – well yes and the video below will tell you all about it. It was performed by one of British Airways most celebrated pilots Brian Walpole. ... Captain Walpole performed the barrel roll with Concorde during testing with another test pilot, Jean Franch.

Can any plane do a barrel roll?

But while any airplane can be rolled, any roll can also be botched, occasionally with disastrous results. Pilots performing a barrel roll at low altitude have hit the ground while "dishing out" of the maneuver.