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Old 2nd Oct 2010, 14:34
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GusHoneybun
 
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As stated above, the Vmo is variable dependent on altitude.

From the AOM.
0 - 8000ft : 245KIAS
to 10000ft : 282KIAS
to 18000ft : 286KIAS
to 20000ft : 275KIAS
to 24000ft : 248KIAS

For the best TAS (~365kts), fly somewhere between 18-20000ft. Not very flight efficient through.
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