Its 25 cc, single-cylinder, four-stroke engine can power the aircraft at a cruise speed of between 70-90 kph for 8-10 hours. |
Heavy rain and high winds held off until early Thursday night, when winds gusted to 84 kph. |
Over the sea, air may move at speeds of more than 300 kph, twisting anticlockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern. |
Motorists leaving Knock village are faced with a 100 kph limit on a stretch of road that extends 54 yards to the main N 17 by-pass road! |
Winds gusting against a brawny sprinter riding a disc-wheel bike at 60 kph round a high bend are a recipe for disaster. |
The Patrol has a part-time, four-wheel drive system, which can be engaged on the move at speeds up to 40 kph. |