How fast does a plane go at take off?

Answer 1

Generally it depends on the weight of the airplane.

Light airplane like Cessna 172 can take off at about 60mph, heavy airplane like Boeing 747 needs 180mph to get airborne!

* Speeds vary depending on type of aircraft, weight, and enviromental conditions. Takeoff speeds are referred to as "V1" and "V2". V2 is the speed at which the aircraft can safely become airborne. V1 is the "point of no return" during a takeoff. In other words, if an aircraft experiences a problem at a speed below V1, the aircraft may safely abort takeoff. If the speed is above V1, the aircraft will in most circumstances commence with takeoff regardless of a problem.

Answer 2

It depends on a couple of things.

The aircraft. Some light 2 or 4 passenger planes can take off at speeds as low as 40 mph, while larger jets cant even lift their nose until theyve reached 100 mph or more. Your standard 4-seater cessna or piper takes off at around 70 mph, while airliners typically take off at around 150 to 180 mph.

Another important factor is wind-speed. The ground speed doesnt matter to the airplane nearly as much as airspeed does. This is the reason airplanes always (nearly always) take off into the wind. If youre taking off into a 20mph head wind, your groundspeed will likewise be 20mph less on takeoff, allowing the aircraft to become airborn in a shorter runway distance.

Answer 3

Usually about 45 minutes or closer to an hour :)

Improved: There are factors that alter the answer due to a) weight of airplane, b) size of airplane, and c) current weather conditions affecting take-off.

Answer 4

It varies according to type.

Small light aircraft ~ 50knts

Passenger jets ~120knts

EE Lightning (jet fighter) ~190knts

Answer 5

Depends on the size and type of the airplane. I wonder that it takes about four minutes for a Boeing 747-8.

Answer 6

About 180-200 miles per hour.