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Old 3rd June 2009 | 01:59
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barit1
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But of course if the altimeter reads 43000, the top of the fuselage is ~20 feet higher, and the fin 30-40 feet above that. Interestingly the engines are at about 42980 and thus have a tad better performance.
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