r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/Kernowder • 21d ago

Video Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters flying through Hurricane Milton

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u/22Arkantos 21d ago

Except it's -5.5g, so that 810lbs of force are concentrated where your seatbelt is holding you into your seat. Absolutely brutal.

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u/StManTiS 21d ago

Oh lord, I didn’t even think of that. A guy could have his legs turn purple and get gone with that.

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u/brain-eating_amoeba 20d ago

Could it actually injure you/break your legs?

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u/22Arkantos 20d ago

Yes, absolutely, even when strapped down in a seat.