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The maximum cruise speed is...
  • A
    found on the power required curve where it meets the power available curve.
  • B
    found in the back side of the power curve.
  • C
    found at the bottom of the power required curve.
  • D
    equal to the cruise climb speed.
Refer to figure.
Maximum speed occurs when thrust is equal to drag. It is not possible to accelerate to a higher airspeed in straight and level flight since drag would exceed thrust.

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