What Is The Jet Stream & How Fast Does It Go?

How fast can airplanes travel? Julian explains how jet streams can get you traveling close to the speed of sound!



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British Airways flight reaches close to supersonic speeds due to strong jet stream
"Despite departing JFK late, a British Airways flight was able arrive early in Heathrow, notching up close to supersonic speeds on the transatlantic route, thanks to the 200mph jet stream."

Jet stream Propels Commercial Plane Across Atlantic In Record Time
"A commercial plane flying from New York to London Heathrow reached near-supersonic speeds on Thursday as it flew through a 200-mile-per-hour jet stream surging across the North Atlantic."

What is a Jet Stream?
"Jet streams are like rivers of wind high above in the atmosphere. These slim strips of strong winds have a huge influence on climate, as they can push air masses around and affect weather patterns."

High and low pressure air
"An important characteristic of the Earth's atmosphere is its pressure as it often determines wind and weather patterns across the globe."

Speed of sound at altitudes and temperatures
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[UsernameNULL]

am i the only one whos thumbnail image of dnews videos cannot load on the subscriptions page? im using chrome.

[insaneinthebrain]

great video but the music gives me a hard time trying to concentrate on the subject. guy has a nice, listenable voice so why destroyin it with harshness?
 keep em comin!

[AppleTechBeast]

Is it just me or does every single one of these videos not have a thumbnail?

[snoobeagle]

Wow, that was a fairly content-free explanation of the jetstream and rossby waves.

[robweckert]

Dude, you're one of my favorite presenters. Like your style. :)

[Mr.NobodyImportant]

There's a Julian and a Julia at DNews... They're up to something

[TheFearChannel]

Silver Surfer.  Ludicrous Speed.  I think you know your audience. 

[frostmourne]

I was wondering why DNews was doing an episode on a Gundam article. Then I clicked the video.

[nestr]

I like this dude. He is nerdy but cool. I can dig it. I miss trace

[mattyjmar]

His plug for SquareSpace was longer than his explanation of how the jet stream works. Dislike.

[alan]

I wished they showed a clip of spaceballs when he said ludicrous speed.

[Photosynthesis.in.pollen]

Now my memories are broken then the truth goes unspoken

*And ive even forgotten my name*

[carcarroom]

The weather is always wack in England.

[PrateekSharmaTheKid]

Can this video become any shorter? I mean come 1 min. Thats tortue.

[Dragondude]

giant surfboards in the sky? WE NEED TO MAKE EUREKA SEVEN A REALITY! 

[CrimsonVerdict]

Quick question if youre traveling during night time do you have the same odds of catching a jet stream compared to if your flying during the day

[davidvaldez]

hay any of you notice that there have been ALOT more higher winds across the world along with it being hotter more rain storms global warming much o3o

[ableman]

KING JULIAN! Is this guy from Madagascar ?

[sacredweeds]

I like both; following the sun set and rise and watching two of each in one plane ride.

[Joh]

A plane approaching the speed of sound unless its specifically reinforced structurally to do so it might just literally shake itself appart. Just thought i'd explain that for thd people who dont know