Can a plane fly faster than a bird?
Can a plane fly faster than a bird? Basically No. Aircraft are for the most part much faster than birds. There are ultra lite aircraft that have been used to lead geese on their flyway journey from South to North and back flying at under 40 mph. An ultra lite maxes out at about 90 mph and a diving hawk or eagle might be a bit faster ( in the dive).
How high can a plane fly?
The maximum height that a commercial airplane is allowed to reach when they fly is 42,000 feet, as this is the universally approved maximum altitude. This max altitude for airplanes is known as the “service ceiling.” Most commercial air jets fly at such a high altitude because it is known to optimize efficiency.