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Old 19th April 2006 | 10:56
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aviatic737
 
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Birdstrike Capability Cockpit Windows 737

Hi everyone,
Does anyone have reliable information on the tolerance of the cockpit windows regarding birdstrikes?
I've had a lot of discussions with some colleges about whether or not to fly high speed at low altitudes. As some people don't seem to be worried about a bird hitting the screen at 335 kts, I am!
I've heard something about that Boeing states 280kts to be the maximum speed for which they assume to be safe but I couldn't find anything in the books...

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