Correct answer is... 306 km/h. It is equal to 165 kn or 190 mph.
A cruise speed is the speed of a plane in relation to the air masses surrounding it. If we wanted to figure out how fast the plane is moving in relation to earth we would have to take into account the factor of wind. In windless weather the cruise speed equals the speed in relation to earth. However, the higher the plane flies the stronger the wind.
To give an example, the cruise speed of Douglas C-54 Skymaster flying at 400 meters against the wind of 35 km/h will equal 271 km/h. With the wind, it will equal 271 km/h. If there is a side wind, the speed will vary between 271 and 341 km/h, depending on whether it’s more against or with the wind.
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