How to Use cruising speed in a Sentence

cruising speed

noun

• Top speed is 18 knots, while cruising speed is 10 knots.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
• The drone has a cruising speed of 68 mph (110 km/h).
  — Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 19 Jan. 2026
• That engine takes the copter to a cruising speed of a 62 mph (100 km/h).
  — Ben Coxworth october 21, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2025
• The windows must be able to withstand a bird strike at cruising speed and hold up to extreme pressure differences at high altitudes.
  — ABC News, 18 June 2026
• Its cruising speed is about 120 knots (138 mph / 222 km/h), with an endurance of up to four hours.
  — David Szondy march 11, New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2026
• The yacht has a top speed of 32 knots and a cruising speed of 28 knots, according to preliminary data.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2025
• That gives the yacht a top speed of 32 knots and a cruising speed of 28 knots, according to preliminary data.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2026
• Its cruising speed, meanwhile, sits at 14 knots, at which the vessel has a range of around 5,000 nautical miles.
  — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
• Volvo recommended a cruising speed of 37 mph, considerably faster than the horse-and-cart alternative.
  — Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
• The craft is designed for endurance, with a top speed of 11 knots and a range of 1,200 nautical miles (1,400 miles) at cruising speed.
  — Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
• The combined effect was that the car felt happier with a slightly lower cruising speed of 180 km/h rather than 200 km/h or more in the Panamera.
  — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 15 Aug. 2025
• It is equipped with twin 1,500 hp MTUs that enable a cruising speed of 23 knots and a maximum speed of 25 knots.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
• Equipped with twin 1,200 hp MAN V-8 engines, the yacht has a top speed of 32 knots and a cruising speed of 23 knots.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
• Not much is known for certain about Skyfall's specifications, but it is likely launched using a solid-rocket booster, with the reactor kicking in at cruising speed like a ramjet.
  — David Szondy october 26, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
• In terms of grunt, the yacht is powered by two gutsy 2,000 hp MAN engines that enable a top speed of 16 knots and a cruising speed of 14 knots.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2025
• It is equipped with two MTUs capable of producing 2,638 hp, giving the yacht a cruising speed of 24 knots and a top speed of 28 knots.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
• All that juice means this GranSport can dart to a max speed of 20 knots, with a cruising speed of 18 knots, while also delivering an up to 600-nautical-mile range.
  — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
• The five-seat model, debuted in 2018, takes off with a Safran Arrius 2R engine that delivers a max cruising speed of 143 mph.
  — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2025
• Three waterjets connected to 2,000 hp MAN V-12s and a sharp, blade-like bow result in a top speed of 33 knots and cruising speed of 20 knots.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
• Standard power of twin 2,000 hp MAN V-12 engines deliver a top speed of 25 knots, with a friendly 21-knot cruising speed.
  — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2025
• Powered by four Scania Sever electric motors delivering a total of 2,800 kW, the vessel has a top speed of 12 knots and a cruising speed of 10 knots.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026
• Plans call for the six-passenger (plus pilot) aircraft to be capable of a 450-km/h (280-mph) cruising speed with an impressive 800-km (497-mile) range with reserves.
  — New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2026
• As for performance, Orion One is powered by twin Caterpillar engines that give it a cruising speed of 12 knots, a top speed of 15 knots, and a range of 1,500 nautical miles.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
• On Royal Caribbean’s official website, the cruise line says that the average cruising speed is about 18 to 20 knots (20 to 23 mph) depending on the ship and itinerary.
  — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026
• In terms of performance, the concept is envisioned with a cruising speed of approximately 16 knots and a maximum speed of over 20 knots, which NAR says aligns with the expectations for this size and type of vessel.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
• Designed for both European and Stateside cruising, Petite Belle is powered by twin 1,200 hp MAN engines that give her a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 16 knots.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
• Powered by twin MTUs rated at 2,638 hp each, the yacht has an economic cruising speed of 11 knots, a cruising speed of 19 knots, a top speed of 22 knots, and a range of 1,000 nautical miles.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2025
• The vessel’s 40 MWh battery capacity translates to approximately 90 minutes of operational autonomy at cruising speed.
  — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Jan. 2026
• As for grunt, Akira One is powered by twin MTU engines rated at 2,226 hp, enabling a top speed of 18 knots, a cruising speed of 14 knots, and a range of 3,000 nautical miles.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
• Alternatively, owners can opt for two 1,622 hp CAT C32 units that afford a top speed of 16 knots, a cruising speed of up to 14 knots, and a range of 1,750 nautical miles.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 June 2026