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Post by falcon124 on May 21, 2013 12:06:43 GMT 12
A friend was wondering how fast the RNZAF 757 is going during its high-speed pass at airshows (as per this YouTube video): He was wondering about 250kts but I thought it was more like 300-350kts. Does anyone here know what speed the guys are doing? Aside from videos on the 'net, I've seen the display at a few Avalon Airshows and it always looks & sounds fantastic!
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Post by Barnsey on May 22, 2013 19:03:40 GMT 12
A compatriot was the guy that helped develop the display, and I seem to remember him saying they did it at Vmo, which I understand is around 340kts.
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Post by haughtney1 on May 22, 2013 20:30:06 GMT 12
Just to back up Barnsey, every 757 ever built has a VMO of 340kts...something to do with a 28 degree wing sweep, but I'm told they did 390kts during testing, it's built like a tank and I'm still in love with that jet :-)
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Post by TS on May 22, 2013 22:28:12 GMT 12
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Post by flyinkiwi on May 23, 2013 9:02:38 GMT 12
A friend was wondering how fast the RNZAF 757 is going during its high-speed pass at airshows He was wondering about 250kts but I thought it was more like 300-350kts. Does anyone here know what speed the guys are doing? Aside from videos on the 'net, I've seen the display at a few Avalon Airshows and it always looks & sounds fantastic! I found this excerpt on the internet that might explain things:
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Post by falcon124 on May 23, 2013 11:12:20 GMT 12
Thanks folks - great information & very much appreciated
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Post by beagle on May 23, 2013 17:51:39 GMT 12
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Yes "spectacular", but a barrel roll would put lots of icing on a cake.
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