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service ceiling

/ˈsɜːrvɪs ˈsiːlɪŋ/

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/ˈsɜːrvɪs ˈsiːlɪŋ/C1formaltechnical
  • ruМаксимальная высота, на которой воздушное судно может поддерживать заданную скорость набора высоты в стандартных атмосферных условиях, обычно используется в авиационном и аэрокосмическом контексте.

The maximum altitude at which an aircraft can maintain a specified rate of climb under standard atmospheric conditions, typically used in aviation and aerospace contexts.

  1. Maximum operational altitudeC2formal

    The maximum altitude at which an aircraft can maintain a specified rate of climb under standard conditions.

    ruПрактический потолок

    • The aircraft's service ceiling is 45,000 feet.
    • Pilots must be aware of the service ceiling to avoid performance issues.
    • The service ceiling of this jet is higher than that of a propeller plane.