Math people: would a ship that is 1/4 slower but can complete a 180° turn 1/4 faster escape its pursuer?

Melatonin@lemmy.dbzer0.com to Asklemmy@lemmy.ml – 87 points –

I'm sure pirates knew the answer. Probably fighter pilots as well.

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lol yea. It’s a reversed copy pasta. The original story is from the SR71’s perspective. It’s pet great both ways.

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