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Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer is an aircraft designed by Burt Rutan in which the late Steve Fossett flew a solo nonstop airplane flight around the world in a time of 67 hours 1 minute from February 28, 2005 until March 3, 2005. The flight speed of 590.7 km/h (342.2 mph) broke the Absolute World Record for the fastest nonstop unrefueled circumnavigation set by the previous Rutan-designed Voyager aircraft at 9 days 3 minutes and an average speed of 186.11 km/h (115.65 mph).
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Was concord the fastest airplane?
Yes, the Concorde was one of the fastest commercial airplanes ever made. It had a cruising speed of around 1,350 mph (2,180 km/h), which allowed it to fly at supersonic speeds, faster than the speed of sound.
What is mean by circumnavigation of the earth?
It means to sail around the world.
Who is the fastest driver in the world?
It is difficult to definitively determine the fastest driver in the world as speed can vary depending on the conditions and type of race. However, Formula 1 drivers are among the fastest in the world due to the high speeds reached in their races. Names like Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen are currently considered some of the fastest drivers in Formula 1.
Can dry ice last for long time on aeroplane?
no
What travels faster an aeroplane or light or sound or a car?
Light travels the fastest of the four options provided, followed by an airplane, then a car, and finally sound. The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 186,282 miles per second, while sound travels at around 767 miles per hour in the air. Airplanes can reach speeds of over 600 miles per hour, and cars typically have lower speeds depending on their model and conditions.
