what is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?
It depends on whether you are talking about an African or European swallow. <br /> <br /> The airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow is roughly 11 meters per second, or 24 miles per hour<b>*</b>, beating its wings 7-9 times per second (rather than 43). But please note that a 5 ounce bird cannot carry a one pound coconut.