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Old May 4, 2014 | 8:27 pm
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Here is a 777 traveling at 735 knots = 845mph!

As noted, this is aircraft speed + tailwind, which can run upwards of 250mph. 777 cruising speed is 590mph, so 110mph tailwind to hit 700 isn't out of the ordinary. I've seen 800 once or twice.
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