WithALittleKnowledge
29th Mar 2007, 19:50
I have a question about the ceiling and max speed of a Challenger 604.
First, please forgive my ignorance as I have little knowledge of aircraft.
About 3 years ago I was on board a 604 flying from Cleveland OH, to Calgary, AB.
In the passenger area we had a television displaying our speed, altitude, and location. Similar to some commercial flights.
While I don't remember the exact numbers displayed, I seem to remember our altitude being very close to 50,000 feet (47 perhaps?), and our speed being somewhere around 950kph, or perhaps a little more. I remember we were way behind schedule, and the pilots mentioned they were trying to make up some time. I also remember being quite impressed with the aircraft's capabilities.
However from all of the technical specs I've read, none of these numbers are achievable in this aircraft.
Was I just seeing things, or is it possible we really were at that altitude and speed?
Thanks in advance for any light anyone can shed on this!
First, please forgive my ignorance as I have little knowledge of aircraft.
About 3 years ago I was on board a 604 flying from Cleveland OH, to Calgary, AB.
In the passenger area we had a television displaying our speed, altitude, and location. Similar to some commercial flights.
While I don't remember the exact numbers displayed, I seem to remember our altitude being very close to 50,000 feet (47 perhaps?), and our speed being somewhere around 950kph, or perhaps a little more. I remember we were way behind schedule, and the pilots mentioned they were trying to make up some time. I also remember being quite impressed with the aircraft's capabilities.
However from all of the technical specs I've read, none of these numbers are achievable in this aircraft.
Was I just seeing things, or is it possible we really were at that altitude and speed?
Thanks in advance for any light anyone can shed on this!