service ceiling
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Definition(s):
- (n) altitude above which a plane cannot climb faster than a given rate
Usage(s):
- In service ceiling it had 170%, which would put it higher than most pilots could ever fly it.
- Excess power means not only more speed, but better climb, higher service ceiling, more ability to lug the heavy armament load needed in modern fighters.
- With a service ceiling of 45,000 ft.
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