2007-10-21 17:07:01 · 12 answers · asked by peepeepoopoo 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
No... they figure a good cruising speed that will yield the best fuel efficiency and least wear and tear.
2007-10-21 17:17:14 · answer #1 · answered by crazytrain_23_78 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, especially with today's fuel prices.
Typically, maximum power is applied on the takeoff role and climb. Once reaching the cruising altitude, the pilots will reduce the power to maintain a good fuel economy rating. Keep in mind the structural integrity of the airplane, as there isn't a governor on an airplane to keep the engines from overpowering it. Over speed, or reaching what's called a V of NE speed, can cause a structural failure. However, it is needed to obtain a desired altitude and to get you off the ground in the first place.
2007-10-23 14:01:24 · answer #2 · answered by bowhunter637 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It's not safe to travel at top speed on the ground.
2007-10-23 05:34:54 · answer #3 · answered by Dirty Dave 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They travel at 'cruising speed', which is the most fuel efficient speed for the altitude they are flying at. A 747 at 35,000 feet will usually cruise at 555 mph (895 km/h).
2007-10-21 17:15:13 · answer #4 · answered by bargearse81 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
seldom. it consumes too much fuel to maintain the maximum speed. however at the service ceiling operations, the maximum speed approaches the minimum one, and it is easier to reach the maximum speed.
Generally said it is not efficient to fly at the maximum speed for any other than tactical purposes.
its like travelling by a car.. you use the maximum speed only in a hurry.
2007-10-21 18:57:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you're in a hurry (with enough fuel for that hurry) fly a bit slower cos the closer you fly to max speed, the more the air (you're flying through) becomes too thick/dense for your plane to fly through without using more fuel. Also the more you expose your airframe to physical stresses of flying through increasingly thicker air.
2007-10-21 21:01:38 · answer #6 · answered by Fulani Filot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless we're trying to stretch our range, we generally fly within .02 mach of our max speed during cruise. This depends on traffic restrictions and turbulence etc...
2007-10-22 07:15:41 · answer #7 · answered by Mike Tyson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. For most jets it is between .79 mach(521 mph and .86 mach(586 mph) at 35,000
2007-10-22 09:12:31 · answer #8 · answered by The Hockey Guy© 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. the speed depends on various aspects exactly like landmobiles.
2007-10-26 00:28:39 · answer #9 · answered by Madame Crow 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on conditions
2007-10-24 02:18:19 · answer #10 · answered by sulz152 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋