absolute ceiling

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|aviation}} The [[maximum]] [[altitude]] above [[sea level]] that an aircraft or missile can maintain horizontal flight under normal conditions.<ref>{{R:MW3 1976|page=7}}</ref>

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