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Boeing 737-800 take off speed calculator

Calculate take off performence (v1, vr and v2) for Boeing 737-800:

  • v1: maximum speed up to which a start abort may be initiated
  • vr: speed when pilot lifts nose of aircraft to take off
  • v2: minimum speed to climb safely even with engine failure

Do not use for real life flight! Valid for flight simulation use only!

Screenshot of the calculator

Required arguments

  • temperature (°C)
  • pressure (inHg)
  • elevation (ft)
  • available runway (ft)
  • weight (kg)
  • Flaps position [1, 5, 15]
  • Wet runway?

Compile Java file

Download and install jdk and run the following command: javac top.java

After that you can execute the program with: java top

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take off speeds

URL: b737.org.uk