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Old 03-17-2014, 09:55 AM   #738
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Originally Posted by Hack&Lube View Post
If the aircraft dropped to 1,500 feet, wouldn't it's range be significantly reduced?

Planes cruise at high altitude for fuel efficiency due to thinner air.
Yes, and I believe the SAR teams have been able to estimate the speed of travel and altitude based on the satellite pings.

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PRESS CONFERENCE - 4am Calgary Time March 17, 2014

4 tonnes of mangosteen was the answer when probed by journalist on potentially high value cargo on the aircraft.
If true, this would probably go down as the most complicated way to steal fruit ever...

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