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Old 25th Aug 2007, 10:55
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Maude Charlee
 
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Assuming the temp is not too far above ISA, comfortably 2000fpm+ up to around FL120, and 1500fpm to max cruise at FL250, taking maybe 12-13 minutes or so. Max cruise is 360kts TAS.

Empty, it has a ridiculous rate of climb, almost 6000fpm initially and FL250 in 6 mins. Apparently.

In the descent, we're restricted to 245kts IAS below FL80, but up to that point 285kts IAS from around FL200 and below.

For a TP, it's a hoot to drive. Even with the powerplant derated to less than 5000shp it's ridiculously overpowered for what it needs to do.
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