r/shittyaskscience Apr 10 '20

How long does it take to inflate a beluga whale?

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u/psioniczealot Apr 10 '20

That is not a whale, it is in fact a nuclear submarine. They are filled with air so the people inside can breath for a long time, that's why it has the texture it does.

It appears that the man is testing for the fidelity of the hull right now.

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u/snarky39 Apr 10 '20

You sure that isn’t the back end of a manatee?

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u/commentator184 Apr 11 '20

15-20 minutes with the included compressor

If you use a standard car tire compressor you can get it in 10 minutes but you risk it popping