View Full Version : Estimate the Speed
apache43
17th Jan 2006, 03:53
Hey guys, check out this link. Lotta fun to watch. I was curious though about what you think the speeds might be on these birds. There are a few shots where the number two looks like hes got a fairly high AoA. I'm guessing about 300 kts as a max when they're at their lowest. Anyone else come up with something different?
www.users.on.net/~drew.dickson/Work/Mirage%20low.wmv
CBA_caption
17th Jan 2006, 08:29
Fast enough at those heights! Rekon 400+kt for the ultra low level, but they haven't annotated their maps properly with the leg speeds. How very unprofessional. :E
jonesthepilot
17th Jan 2006, 08:50
450kts@40' and he's making switch selections with his left hand. Guess he's keeping both eyes on the road with a hand on the wheel!:eek:
boswell bear
17th Jan 2006, 10:44
Poof! Doesn't he know RAWK music should always be played at 11?
Rakshasa
17th Jan 2006, 13:59
He might fly low but he has bad taste in music.
soddim
17th Jan 2006, 14:35
When one's wingman flies lower than one and brings back the video to prove it, how hard should one kick ass?
Tarnished
17th Jan 2006, 14:40
Agreed, 450 kts (when the ASI is not in shadow). Seems to be turning down the Rad Alt low height bug, which would be annoying!
Disagree that the No2 is at a high AOA, I believe it is just due to canopy distortion making the fuselage look thicker than it really is.
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LowObservable
17th Jan 2006, 15:57
Ahhh..... ahhhhh..... CHOOO!
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