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Old February 13th 04, 03:06 PM
Ed Rasimus
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On Thu, 12 Feb 2004 17:33:08 -0800, "Tarver Engineering"
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Weasel, super sonic 100 feet off the ground.



I mean an F-15 in ground effect that fast would be a bad thing.


So, you now think an F-15 is a Weasel? Why would "ground effect" have
anything to do with top speed? Interference with the clean separation
of the shockwave would be detrimental.

Stick with what you know, John.

Ed Rasimus
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