What is the speed of an large commercial airplane just before liftoff?

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2006-11-12 03:30:22 · 5 answers · asked by billy999 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft

for a large one it varies, about 130knots-150knots.

2006-11-12 04:47:56 · answer #1 · answered by bb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Around 180 knots

2006-11-12 03:33:16 · answer #2 · answered by MMike 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋

It varies by load and aircraft type. Boeing says a 747-400 at maximum takeoff weight should rotate at 175KIAS.

2006-11-12 04:47:02 · answer #3 · answered by Chris H 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋

well hello first
the answer is:it depends on the aircraft wight wich called tow or takeoff wight and the outside air tempreture.

2006-11-12 03:53:24 · answer #4 · answered by captain adham 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It depends on the type of aircraft, as there are numerous different kinds.

2006-11-12 03:33:26 · answer #5 · answered by Silverstang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋