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The math to verify Mr. Philip Johnson is given below. The maximum bank angle for a normal category aircraft is 60deg at 2G's. The formula for turn radius is

        V^2
R  = ----------
     G*tan(bank)
given
  V=168900(ft/sec) = 1000kt * 1.68
  G=32.2(ft/sec)
  tan(bank) = 1.7(60deg) 
  R=(1690^2) / (32.2 * 1.7) = 52175(ft)

9.8(radius) x 2 = 19.76.4mi

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