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LaughingGravy · #16 08-07-2009, 11:38 AM

The plane could go at 600, you'd still be at the mercy of delays at the airports in both takeoff and landing as well as gate issues.

On the ground...Me next to a Z06. He planks it. I accelerate normally and pull up to him at the next light.

Brian Carlton · #17 08-07-2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by LaughingGravy

On the ground...Me next to a Z06. He planks it. I accelerate normally and pull up to him at the next light.

He's faster than you............the time at the stoplights doesn't count in the overall trip time. I've come to this conclusion after many years of observation of thousands of drivers. It must be true.

Mistress · #18 08-07-2009, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by WVOtoGO

Cruise speed?
Max speed?
Airspeed?
Ground speed?
What speed, I need?

Most of the newer 737-700s have a max speed of 470ish kts. That’s about 540ish mph.
That’s the max speed the aircraft can fly (certified) through the air.
Their cruise speed is something like 450ish kts. That’s about 515-520ish mph.
That’s all standard day figures for the aircraft itself. No winds. Straight and level.

Now if they go up and catch a 100+ mph tail wind. Their cruising speed over the ground can easily break 590 mph. That number is not too fast.

The brochure is probably giving you the aircrafts max speed.
The commercial is probably giving you their average ground speed.
(At altitude)

Both are accurate numbers. Just a bit confusing when they don’t tell you exactly what speed they are talking about.

If you can fly faster and jump higher in your PF Flyers Your bound to sell more tickets....