Parlee, Brad (ED&C,SLS) wrote:
> > >>"King Tiger" - B9472033 LRXFE - fastest ET - Terry Taylor
> >
>
> > How fast is you Tiger? (Alger)
OK. my reply: Filling in your Form:
> > Measurement Method - Distance equals rate times time. Use
> miles, hours, minutes, seconds, as appropriate. Time with cesium clock,
> distance with GPS. (Global Positioning Satellite)
> > 1/4 mi = 1320 feet. 0.02 seconds to cover this distance at steady speed
> > 1/8 mi = 1/2 the above.
> > 0-60sec= About 12 seconds at full load
> > Top speed = 667 miles per hour
> > Grip = White Knuckle
> >
> >
> > Set up = No, Actually semi-reclining
> > Engine = Pratt and Whitney
> > Trans = None used
> > Gears = None used
> > Suspension = Not in use during timed runs
> > Other: See below
> >
> > Tiger in cargo hold of 747. Passenger and driver enjoying cocktails in
> First Class Lounge
>
> Well, If I had REALLY wanted to go fast, and accelerate fast, I would have put
> it on the Titan IV with the twin solid boosters. 25,000 mph at top end.
> Can't divulge intermediary data. Cost, $150 Million, one way. Round trip not
> available at this time.
{8-> Steve
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