Mach number
Term · Aviation and air traffic control · MLC-T-AVN-000585
The ratio of true airspeed to the speed of sound; e.g., MACH .82, MACH 1.6.
| Identifier | MLC-T-AVN-000585 |
|---|---|
| Field | Aviation and air traffic control |
| References | FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary |
| See also | Airspeed |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "The ratio of true airspeed to the speed of sound; e.g., MACH .82, MACH 1.6.",
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"Airspeed"
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