absolute ceiling

English

Alternative forms

• ceiling

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈæb.səˌlut ˈsi.lɪŋ/, /ˌæb.səˈljut ˈsi.lɪŋ/

Noun

absolute ceiling (plural absolute ceilings)

1. (aviation) The maximum altitude above sea level that an aircraft or missile can maintain horizontal flight under normal conditions.

Translations

the maximum altitude above sea level that an aircraft or missile can maintain horizontal flight under normal conditions

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• Finnish: absoluuttinen lakikorkeus
• French: plafond absolu m
• German: maximale Gipfelhöhe f
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