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    Mar 24, 2010, 08:29 PM
    What is the velocity of an unladen african swallow?
    What is the capable velocity an african swallow can achieve in flight without carrying a load?
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    Mar 24, 2010, 08:42 PM

    The average flight speed of a European swallow is about 11 metres per second.

    However the African swallow is generally of similar size and weight. So if I had to guess, I would also say 11 metres per second .

    I hope that helps :)
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    Mar 25, 2010, 03:58 AM

    Mass, wind speed,
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    Mar 25, 2010, 04:03 AM
    Ah yes, Monty Python. :D

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