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Correction for the speed of a Cheetah

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How fast is 6,600 feet per minute?
It's about one-and-one-tenth times as fast as a Cheetah
The speed of a Cheetah is about 6,041 feet per minute.
(Acinonyx jubatus)
The cheetah can reach speeds of up to 6,042 feet per minute in short bursts. From a crouching position, the cheetah can attain these speeds in just 2.25 seconds.
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