nautical mile
noun
: any of various units of distance used for sea and air navigation based on the length of a minute of arc of a great circle of the earth and differing because the earth is not a perfect sphere: such as
a
: a British unit equal to 6080 feet (1853.2 meters)
b
: an international unit equal to exactly 1852 meters (6076.115 feet or 1.15 statute miles) used officially in the U.S. since July 1, 1954
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Also, each prototype will have varied designs, but all will be required to have a minimum flight endurance of 12 hours, a range of 100 nautical miles (115 miles, 185 km) and handle a 60-lb (27-kg) payload.
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David Szondy
june 27, New Atlas, 27 June 2025
The Echelon is a clean-sheet design rather than simply a stretched HondaJet, with stats that surpass competitors’, including a best-in-class range of 2,625 nautical miles, 120 cubic feet of baggage space, and a maximum cruise speed of 450 knots.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
Compared to the 747-200, the 747-8 emits around 16 less tons of carbon per trip, can travel about 1,000 nautical miles further in range, and is the fastest commercial jet in the world, according to Boeing.
—Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 23 May 2025
These systems can now scan for turbulence up to 60 nautical miles ahead of the aircraft.
—Jim Foerster, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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David Szondy
june 27, New Atlas, 27 June 2025
The Echelon is a clean-sheet design rather than simply a stretched HondaJet, with stats that surpass competitors’, including a best-in-class range of 2,625 nautical miles, 120 cubic feet of baggage space, and a maximum cruise speed of 450 knots.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
Compared to the 747-200, the 747-8 emits around 16 less tons of carbon per trip, can travel about 1,000 nautical miles further in range, and is the fastest commercial jet in the world, according to Boeing.
—Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 23 May 2025
These systems can now scan for turbulence up to 60 nautical miles ahead of the aircraft.
—Jim Foerster, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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