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Joined November 2021
This data is impossible. The highlighted blue band showing the maximum descent rate is 12,000 ft in 11 seconds which is ~65,000 ft/min. Stopping that before the 16,600 ft low point leaves just 2,400 ft, which needs around +8.5 g. The 737's structural limit is 3.75g.
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Furthermore, the transonic speeds required for this maneuver reduce the wing's lift coefficient lower than what would be required to pull an 8.5g recovery without stalling due to loss of dynamic pressure. Even if the aircraft didn't break up, it couldn't recover without stalling.
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