What has the WW2 Spitfire and the new Webb telescope, now in its final orbit, have in common?
The telescope is now traveling at 450 MPH, the same speed that a Spitfire can do in a slight dive.
In fact, the final version, the Mk 24, had a top speed of 454 mph in level flight
Mike
Quote from: Michael Rolls on January 25, 2022, 04:20:18 PM
In fact, the final version, the Mk 24, had a top speed of 454 mph in level flight
Mike
I'd like to write to NASA and tell 'em that that our Spitfire was 4MPH faster than the Webb. :smiley:
and that was without trying!
Mike [2090] [2090]