How fast compared with SCMaglev L0?
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Speed of SCMaglev L0
SCMaglev L0: 500 km/h (311 mph) (planned max. operating speed). The maglev train for the Chuo Shinkansen (specs of the improved test train).
How fast is it compared with SCMaglev L0?
| Name | Speed | × SCMaglev L0 |
|---|---|---|
| Peregrine falcon approx. | 390 km/h (242 mph) | ≈ 0.78× |
| Shinkansen E5 | 320 km/h (199 mph) | ≈ 0.64× |
| Shinkansen N700S (lead car) | 300 km/h (186 mph) | ≈ 0.6× |
| Cheetah approx. | 110 km/h (68.4 mph) | ≈ 0.22× |
| Horse (Thoroughbred) approx. | 70 km/h (43.5 mph) | ≈ 0.14× |
| Sprinting person approx. | 24 km/h (14.9 mph) | ≈ 0.048× |
| Bicycle approx. | 18 km/h (11.2 mph) | ≈ 0.036× |
| Walking person approx. | 4.8 km/h (2.98 mph) | ≈ 0.0096× |
Common speeds compared with SCMaglev L0
| Speed | × SCMaglev L0 |
|---|---|
| 3 mph | ≈ 0.0097× |
| 30 mph | ≈ 0.097× |
| 60 mph | ≈ 0.19× |
| 100 mph | ≈ 0.32× |
| 200 mph | ≈ 0.64× |
| 100 km/h | ≈ 0.2× |
Speed of SCMaglev L0 in other units
| Unit | Speed |
|---|---|
| mph | 311 mph |
| km/h | 500 km/h |
| m/s | 139 m/s |
| knots | 270 knots |
Sources
Values marked "approx." are typical averages or estimates because no official figure was available.