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Is 178 knots as fast as a Peregrine Falcon?

It's about four-fifths as fast as a Peregrine Falcon
The speed of a Peregrine Falcon is about 210 knots.
(a.k.a. Peregrine, a.k.a. Duck Hawk, Falco peregrinus)
The Peregrine Falcon can reach speeds of up to 210 knots when diving. Falcons are sometimes sent to scare smaller birds away from airports to improve air traffic safety and were used in World War II to intercept carrier pigeons used by enemy forces.
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