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absolute ceiling

the maximum altitude above sea level at which a given aircraft can maintain normal horizontal flight

See absolute ceiling in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
The maximum altitude above sea level at which an aircraft or missile can maintain horizontal flight under standard atmospheric conditions.
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