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Old 11th August 2008 | 11:34
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parabellum
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Given that under most circumstances IAS will decrease with altitude if you maintain the same Mach # then no, if you maintain V1.32 Vimd then, at a greater altitude, subject to temperature, the IAS will be lower.

Use the example that the sound barrier will be broken at sea level at around 639knots, IAS, subject to temps and pressure but at altitude the barrier will be broken at a much less IAS.
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