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To: C19fan

Isn’t that above Mach 1?


2 posted on 02/20/2019 1:47:28 AM PST by Stosh
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To: Stosh

The 801 MPH is ground speed not airspeed. Mach 1 is based on airspeed not motion relative to the gound.


3 posted on 02/20/2019 1:51:39 AM PST by C19fan
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To: Stosh

Relatively no.


28 posted on 02/20/2019 6:08:39 AM PST by Delta 21 (You can fool others. You can fool yourself. Reality does not accept your bull$h!t. I am reality.)
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To: Stosh

Speed of sound still 750 mph but you must be traveling that speed in relation to the wind. To the plane in the wind it’s still only going 500-600. No sonic booms. No structural problems.


31 posted on 02/20/2019 6:25:29 AM PST by Vaquero (Don't pick a fight with an old guy. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you .)
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