That sounds quite a bit faster than the free fall rate through the air (terminal velocity
Yes it does and it is faster in water. Check out Bentley's Thresher Disaster. There are abundant data which show that some descent rates exceed 400-600 mph.
Simply amazing, ain't it?
82 posted on 01/22/2003 7:31:17 PM PST by Rudder
(Credit belongs to the OSU coach, Jim T.)