PART V - OPERATING DATA
108. Take-off distances
The approximate take-off distances, in yards, at sea
level for a clean aircraft and with drop tanks, are given
below.
(a) Clean aircraft (17,500 lb.)
Temperature °C. |
0 |
+15 |
+30 |
+45 |
Zero Wind |
Ground run |
590 |
720 |
840 |
970 |
To clear 50 feet |
980 |
1,150 |
1,310 |
1,470 |
30 knot Wind |
Ground run |
340 |
420 |
490 |
570 |
To clear 50 feet |
660 |
770 |
880 |
990 |
(b) With 2 x 100 gallon drop tanks (19,400 lb.)
Temperature °C. |
0 |
+15 |
+30 |
+45 |
Zero Wind |
Ground run |
770 |
940 |
1,100 |
1,270 |
To clear 50 feet |
1,250 |
1,470 |
1,680 |
1,880 |
30 knot Wind |
Ground run |
450 |
555 |
640 |
740 |
To clear 50 feet |
830 |
980 |
1,120 |
1,250 |
For every 1,000 ft. the aerodrome altitude is above sea
level increase the above distances by:-
12 per cent. for ground run.
10 per cent. to clear 50 feet.
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