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Is 300,000 feet per hour as fast as a Cheetah?

It's about four-fifths as fast as a Cheetah
The speed of a Cheetah is about 362,500 feet per hour.
(Acinonyx jubatus)
The cheetah can reach speeds of up to 362,500 feet per hour in short bursts. From a crouching position, the cheetah can attain these speeds in just 2.25 seconds.
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