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4th Oct 2009, 08:35

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Skunkworks

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standard rate (360 degree) turn at 180KTAS --> 6nm (11 112m) in 2min.

circumference (circle) = 2 x Pi x radius

11 112 = 2 x 3.14 x r

r = 1769m

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