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Why Do Japanese Bullet Trains Have Such a Long Nose

Discussion in 'Other News' started by Chinatown, Mar 23, 2025.

Mar 23, 2025 #1

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Chinatown, Mar 23, 2025

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Mar 23, 2025 #2

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Had to go look, they don't even get close to speeds that can generate an actual sonic boom. A boom, yes, but not a sonic boom.

Hammer166, Mar 23, 2025

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Mar 23, 2025 #3

Chinatown Road Train Member

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It's not a sonic boom, but sounds like one.
Pretty smart the way the guy figured all that out.

Chinatown, Mar 23, 2025

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Mar 23, 2025 #4

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Also tunnels, embankments,ect. present problems at those speeds. Meanwhile our trains are meh...

okiedokie, Mar 23, 2025

okiedokie, Mar 23, 2025

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Chinatown Thanks this.