How fast compared with a peregrine falcon?
Enter a speed to see how many times faster it is than a peregrine falcon, which runs at about 390 km/h (242 mph). SCMaglev L0 is about 1.28× as fast.
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Speed of a peregrine falcon
Peregrine falcon: about 390 km/h (242 mph) (approx. diving speed). Said to be the fastest animal when diving. approx.
How fast is it compared with a peregrine falcon?
| Name | Speed | × Peregrine falcon |
|---|---|---|
| SCMaglev L0 | 500 km/h (311 mph) | ≈ 1.28× |
| Shinkansen E5 | 320 km/h (199 mph) | ≈ 0.82× |
| Shinkansen N700S (lead car) | 300 km/h (186 mph) | ≈ 0.77× |
| Cheetah approx. | 110 km/h (68.4 mph) | ≈ 0.28× |
| Horse (Thoroughbred) approx. | 70 km/h (43.5 mph) | ≈ 0.18× |
| Sprinting person approx. | 24 km/h (14.9 mph) | ≈ 0.062× |
| Bicycle approx. | 18 km/h (11.2 mph) | ≈ 0.046× |
| Walking person approx. | 4.8 km/h (2.98 mph) | ≈ 0.012× |
Common speeds compared with a peregrine falcon
| Speed | × Peregrine falcon |
|---|---|
| 3 mph | ≈ 0.012× |
| 30 mph | ≈ 0.12× |
| 60 mph | ≈ 0.25× |
| 100 mph | ≈ 0.41× |
| 200 mph | ≈ 0.83× |
| 100 km/h | ≈ 0.26× |
Speed of a peregrine falcon in other units
| Unit | Speed |
|---|---|
| mph | 242 mph |
| km/h | 390 km/h |
| m/s | 108 m/s |
| knots | 211 knots |
Values marked "approx." are typical averages or estimates because no official figure was available.