How fast do you think this truck will go?

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes

Based on a gravitational pull of 32 ft/sec^2, and a fall from say 10 seconds, I'd figure somewhere around 218 mph assuming a downward velocity of zero at the start of the fall. The cliff would have to be a good 1000 foot high or more, lets just say 1500 feet. That is with the outboard NOT running of course. The added acceleration over gravity in air of the outboard would likely be negligable.

HG

I agree with this guy, we have a rocket scienceist amongst us!!