RT vs Owen Bell Cargo Pod

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Originally Posted by rhurt

The service ceiling is a question in my mind though, since the plane is certified to 20,000' but I haven't found a service ceiling listed.

The definition, according to aircraft certification is:

Service ceiling. This is the altitude at which the rate of climb drops below 100 feet per minute. It marks the maximum practical altitude at which the aircraft can operate.

This is not a limitation imposed by the FAA.