Why do Aeroplanes need to go so high to travel? 1.40K viewsAugust 1, 2024EngineeringOther Question100.55K July 31, 2024 0 Comments I hope I convey my point probably, but why do planes go so many thousands of feet in the air? Is it faster that way, or could they achieve similar flight times at a lower altitude? Does it have something to do with the curvature of the earth? In: Engineering 34 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted July 31, 2024 0 Comments It’s not a perfect analogy, but iImagine running with a 300 mph wind in your face vs a 25 mph. A much thinner atmosphere makes travel much easier You are viewing 1 out of 34 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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