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Old 04-15-2014 | 10:43 PM
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aviatorhi
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Comes down to a lot of factors. But mostly it depends on the motors installed (and, not to be too obvious, how much power you're using). The -17s at 198k GTOW will get you to 310 in anywhere from 140 to 240 miles down range. At 170 GTOW it drops dramatically to about 100-130. If you're in a Super 27 you might as well star your level off at V2, the thing is a beastly airplane with the 217s/219s, and quite efficient if put on the right mission.

Now speaking of coming up on the end of the runway at high speed, my usual flights have one particular stop where (on the -17 motored planes) we must do a Flaps 30*, Max Thrust/Packs Off takeoff. GTOW is 198.0, Runway Limit is 198.3 and Climb is 198.0. For comparison the same thing in the Super 27 can be done at Flaps 20* and reduced power, and you'll still be way under any limits.
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