How fast does an aeroplane go on the runway before lift off?

Question

Aeroplanes that take people on holiday, like charter planes etc Not warfare planes etc.

In miles per hour please

Answer 1

It all depends on the type of aircraft being referred to. The small cessna single engine planes usually about 70 to 80 mph. If you are asking about the passenger jets that take you on holiday their take off speed is approximatley 180 mph. Hope this answers your question for you. If you want to know more there is a programme on Discovery Channel called Flying Heavy Metal, presented by the singer from the rock band Iron Maiden, who also holds a commercial jet liners licence. Very informative.

Answer 2

I can remember that we had to reach single engine maneuvering speed with the old 737-200, and with a full load on a hot day at a high altitude airport that could be close to 200 MPH. Way over 180 KT. Real fast. Owned a Taylorcraft that would lift off under 40 mph.

Answer 3

The speeds needed for takeoff are relative to the motion of the air (indicated airspeed). A headwind will reduce the ground speed needed for takeoff, as there is a greater flow of air over the wings. Typical take-off air speeds for jetliners are in the 130 to 155 knot range (150 to 180 miles/hour, 250 - 290 km/hour.) Light aircraft, such as a Cessna 150, take off at around 55 knots (63 miles/hour, 100 km/hour). Ultralights have even lower take-off speeds. The take off speed is directly proportional to the aircraft weight; the heavier the weight, the greater the speed needed. Some aircraft specifically designed for short takeoff and landing can take off at speeds below 40 knots, and can even become airborne from a standing start when pointed into a sufficiently strong wind.

Answer 4

Its depend on what aircraft you are flying. And its way faster than 30 miles an hour for sure! If there is runway length enough, most pilot also accelerate at least 10 per cent or so above the minimum speed before rotating.

Answer 5

I have flown many jets in the RAF, from Hawks to Tornados. The hawk for example, not a big or indeed a heavy aircraft, take-off speed was between 120-160 mph, a Tornado fully laiden with arms/fuel tanks and being the bigger heavier aircraft take-off speed was between 150-180 mph and a longer runway.

Jumbo jets.... inexcess off 400 Tons needs closer to 200 mph at a guess, I have never flown one so i can only guess.

So really it depends on size,weight and drag.

Answer 6

150 to 180 MPH. The ground speed is not as important as airspeed. The heavier the airplane the more lift required and the more airspeed required.
Airplanes will usually take off into the wind. The head wind adds to the airspeed thus allowing a slower ground speed.

Answer 7

It all depends on the size of the aircraft, but an average speed would be around 160 Knots which is approximately 185 miles per hour.

Answer 8

It depends, cos if the plane is carryin a lot of cargo and passengers the speed would be higher. Also the climate palys an important part in determinin the takeoff speed. Other factors rr the windspeed, airspeed, etc.

Answer 9

in the plainest terms...a planes take off speed is proportional to air movement needed flowing over the wings surface to produce lift and forward speed greater than the planes weight and drag.

the air speeds quoted above are correct. however, with commercial aircraft that have variable wings that can change their curvature (called a break apart wing), or with engines that blow the resulting thrust over the surface of the wing, take off speeds can be over a wide range.

just some additional info.

Answer 10

about 160 to 180 before take off