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The simplest answer: for an average-sized commercial jetliner with typical fuel and payload, the "takeoff speed" is around 130-160 knots, or about 150 to 200 miles per hour. The landing speed is more or less the same, usually a few knots slower.
The landing/takeoff speed can range from 105 knots for a light commuter jet to nearly 200 knots for the Concorde.
In reality, many factors affect the speed at which the pilot pulls back on the flight yoke (called VR or "rotation" speed) and the speed at which the aircraft can safely leave the ground. The minimum takeoff speed is typically at least 1.3 times the speed at which it is moving quickly enough to actually generate lift (called "VS"). The variables include aircraft weight (more weight requires a faster takeoff speed), temperature, airport elevation, humidity, and degree of flaps (up to a point, increased flaps create greater lift in the wings and may allow a slower takeoff speed).
Therefore, in order to fly the aircraft as safely as possible, numerous speeds including VR (rotation speed), V1 (continue takeoff even with one engine out), V2 (safety climbing speed with one engine out) and VREF (touchdown speed) must be computed in advance. On most modern-day airliners, the cockpit is supplied with a Flight Management System in which pilots can enter weight and flap conditions and the system will compute several speeds used during takeoff and landing.
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What is the Landing and takeoff speed of airplane?
This depends on the type of aeroplane. In the case of a VTOL jet the speed is actually zero.
What is the minimum takeoff and landing speed for a Cessna 172?
The Vr (rotation for takeoff) speed of a Cessna 172 is around 55 kts. The final approach speed is around 60 kts. When landing pilots strive to stall the airplane at the same time that the wheels touch the ground this happens at around 50 kts.
Is the airplane takeoff controlled by the propellers or the wheels?
The aeroplane takeoff is controlled by the engine speed and the elevators.
What is the takeoff speed for 132000 pound airplane?
137knots as an average
When are the flaps on an airplane most useful?
They are useful for takeoff to get lift and at landing for slowing down the plane.
What advantage do flaps and stats give an airplane?
Flaps and stats increase lift for takeoff and slow you down, for landing.
Do you use flaps to land an airplane?
Yes, Flaps are both used to create lift (on takeoff) and to slow the aircraft (on Landing)
What is V1 in an airplane?
"V1" is the speed at which the flight crew must either continue with the takeoff or abort the takeoff. It is the last point at which aborting is an option.
Can I take a portable CD player on an airplane?
Yes, with ear buds. You cannot play it during takeoff or landing, but in flight is OK.
Can you use your computer on an airplane?
Yes, electronics are permitted to be used on aircraft after reaching 10,000 feet after takeoff and before landing.
Average landing speed for commercial airplane?
150 knots
How fast does an airplane usually go to get from Houston to Dallas?
Depends on the speed of the airplane and the landing delays.
