Noun
altitude above which a plane cannot climb faster than a given rate
Source: WordNetFeatures winglets with an endurance of 35 hours and a service ceiling of 25,000 ft. Source: Internet
It had a very high service ceiling —convert and carried very heavy weaponry: one 37 mm cannon and two 23 mm cannons. Source: Internet
It will use the same F118-101 turbofan and generator as the U-2, but thrust could increase to 19,000 lb and power increased to 65-75 kVA; service ceiling would increase to convert with a second engine. Source: Internet
Maximum service ceiling was to be convert. Source: Internet
Maximum take-off weight was convert and the range of the aircraft was convert with a service ceiling of convert. Source: Internet
Testing showed the aircraft did not have adequate performance for use in Northwest Europe in high-altitude combat due to the effective service ceiling limitation. Source: Internet