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To: DUMBGRUNT

a peregrine falcon has been clocked at over 220 mph in a dive

11 posted on 02/18/2018 8:24:31 PM PST by cork (Gun control = hitting what you aim at)

To: cork

Yes but, can it exceed the old 32 feet per second per second rule?
IIRC that puts it a bit under 3 seconds for 0-60.

17 posted on 02/18/2018 8:42:38 PM PST by DUMBGRUNT (This Space for Rent)

To: cork

Actually, it’s more like 240 m.p.h. Pity the flying prey it is hunting. Ouch!

22 posted on 02/18/2018 9:06:58 PM PST by DennisR

To: cork

After a bit more research: it’s more like 270 m.p.h.

24 posted on 02/18/2018 9:09:40 PM PST by DennisR

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