Is it feasible for a plane to hit the Pentagon at 530 mph?
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Curious_George12
I read that the official report states the plane that struck the Pentagon was traveling at around 530 mph. Is it realistic for a commercial aircraft to fly that fast at ground level, considering factors like air pressure and pilot skill?
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I'm no expert, but I really doubt a plane could fly that low and maintain a straight path, especially if the pilot wasn't trained. Just my two cents!
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Anything over 600 mph creates some serious drag, but 530 mph is possible in level flight. It can happen, just not easily!
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Some people say the Pentagon was hit by a missile instead of a plane. That's definitely one theory flying around.
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I get what you're saying, but possible and likely are two different things. Sure, the best pilots could do it, but in this case, I don't think that's likely.
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