Captain Fathom,
Exactly!!
Bloggs,
The max range cruise MNo. for a B727 was probably faster than average cruise speeds on many current aircraft.
But it ain't normal cruise speeds that set records, it is the max. speeds. Back in the GODs, we climbed a B747 at 360, cruise 0.88, descent 0.88/360 to 3000', to meet schedule on N.American sectors. Great fun!!
Tootle pip!!