service ceiling

Noun

Meaning

altitude above which a plane cannot climb faster than a given rate

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Features 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

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