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Old 12-30-2011, 02:54 PM   #52 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by sheepdog 44 View Post
What is wrong with one of these two theories that i cannot see? obviously one is more aerodynamic than other but i don't see why the conventional model should be better. Please help as this is driving me crazy!
Well speed is definitely a factor here. A F-22 Raptor can cruise at speeds greater than Mach 2.0 (1300+ mph) with afterburners whereas the Prius will normally cruise at 60-80 mph.

The aerodynamics of the Prius and F-22 are light-years apart.
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