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To: BenLurkin
Although pterosaurs could range in size from a sparrow to an F-16 fighter jet

I call BS as F-16's are huge.

In terms of length, the size of the F-16 Fighting Falcon is 49 ft 5 in (14.8 m). The wing span is 32 ft 8 in (9.8 m).

11 posted on 11/16/2015 11:08:52 AM PST by Eaker (The Bates Motel. Ain't nuthin' like it.)
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To: Eaker
I call BS as F-16's are huge. In terms of length, the size of the F-16 Fighting Falcon is 49 ft 5 in (14.8 m). The wing span is 32 ft, 8 in (9.8 m).

"Pterosaurs spanned a wide range of adult sizes, from the very small Nemicolopterus to the largest known flying creatures of all time, including Quetzalcoatlus and Hatzegopteryx.[4][5][6]"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pterosaur
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Hatzegopteryx thambema
Wingspan: 10-11 m (33-36 ft) [2]

Quetzalcoatlus northropi
Wingspan: 10-11 m (33-36 ft) [2][3]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pterosaur_size

14 posted on 11/16/2015 11:19:42 AM PST by ETL (Ted Cruz 2016!! -- For a better and safer America)
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To: Eaker

The largest pterosaur wingspan is 36’.


21 posted on 11/16/2015 12:13:13 PM PST by Crusher138 ("Then conquer we must, for our cause it is just")
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