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    Yeah, like stated it was a fun exercise & got both sides...not sure why it's worth getting riled up.

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    One man shoots a .45 while standing on a treadmill while another shoots 9mm while standing on roller skates. The treadmill will move backward to match the velocity of the bullet. Which man is wearing the more effective camo pattern?

    Discuss.

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    Quote Originally Posted by militarymoron View Post
    One man shoots a .45 while standing on a treadmill while another shoots 9mm while standing on roller skates. The treadmill will move backward to match the velocity of the bullet. Which man is wearing the more effective camo pattern?

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    At 850 fps rearward velocity, the 45 shooter will become a camo pattern.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Det-Sog View Post
    Heavy jet driver here with almost 30 years of flying under my belt... Given the treadmill is as long as the standard runway for control purposes...

    As long as the jet is not tied down/back and the wheel brakes are off, it will accelerate forward under it's own power. The wheels will spin faster than normal though. Regardless how fast the treadmill spins, the plane will accelerate to a certain point until the wheels explode... The maximum tire speed on most large transport category aircraft is 195 knots. Assuming the plane gained enough "air speed" to generate lift before the tires blow up, she'll fly.
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    Quote Originally Posted by militarymoron View Post
    One man shoots a .45 while standing on a treadmill while another shoots 9mm while standing on roller skates. The treadmill will move backward to match the velocity of the bullet. Which man is wearing the more effective camo pattern?

    Discuss.
    Because ice cream got no bones
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    Quote Originally Posted by Det-Sog View Post
    Heavy jet driver here with almost 30 years of flying under my belt... Given the treadmill is as long as the standard runway for control purposes...

    As long as the jet is not tied down/back and the wheel brakes are off, it will accelerate forward under it's own power. The wheels will spin faster than normal though. Regardless how fast the treadmill spins, the plane will accelerate to a certain point until the wheels explode... The maximum tire speed on most large transport category aircraft is 195 knots. Assuming the plane gained enough "air speed" to generate lift before the tires blow up, she'll fly.
    Your explanation was spot on, especially about the tire speeds and overcoming friction of the gear assemblies.

    I had to sit in bed and stare at the ceiling for awhile before I realized ya’ll were correct.

    I shall go forth now and eat some humble pie.

    Thanks Will for the brain teaser.

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    Remind me never to get in an airplane with you . . . .

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    Because ice cream got no bones
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