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Old 5th Apr 2011, 17:03
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TheChitterneFlyer
 
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The "Cruise Mach Number" for any given type of aircraft can be significantly different.

The B747 generally cruises at .83 Mach whereas the Airbus family of aircraft cruise at a significantly lower Mach Number. I'm guessing at around .76 (someone will correct me I'm sure).
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