Is 17,000 centimeters per minute as fast as a Cheetah?
It's about one-tenth as fast as a Cheetah
The speed of a Cheetah is about 184,100 centimeters per minute.
(Acinonyx jubatus)
The cheetah can reach speeds of up to 184,200 centimeters per minute in short bursts. From a crouching position, the cheetah can attain these speeds in just 2.25 seconds.
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