> Engine power during cruise can maintain higher speeds at less power compared to takeoff. Maintain _which_ higher speeds? The ones that are lower than they

> Engine power during cruise can maintain higher speeds at less power compared to takeoff. Maintain _which_ higher speeds? The ones that are lower than they could be? Yes, a plane can generate lift more efficiently when not climbing. But it can generate more speed with more power - so why would it not generate more speed if it has power to spare?