Without further ado, here are all of the regulated V speeds defined
V1 — The takeoff decision speed
Before hitting this speed, you must make a decision to either continue or abort the takeoff
At this speed, it takes the same distance for the aircraft to either stop or take off
What are V speeds in aviation?
There are a lot of V speeds in aviation
In short, these are the various speeds and velocities that are useful while operating aircraft
Many of them are regulated and defined by the Federal Aviation Regulations, while others are specific to certain aircraft and defined by manufacturers
What does speed mean in aviation?
Illustration by Tim Barker — From the French word vitesse, meaning “speed
” — Maximum speed in the takeoff at which the pilot must take the first action (e
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, apply brakes, reduce thrust, deploy speedbrakes) to stop the airplane within the accelerate-stop distance
— Maximum speed in the takeoff at which the pilot must take the first action (e.g., apply brakes, reduce thrust, deploy speedbrakes) t…
Aviation v speeds
2017 American tiltrotor aircraft
The Bell V-280 Valor is a tiltrotor aircraft being developed by Bell Helicopter for the United States Army's Future Vertical Lift (FVL) program. The aircraft was officially unveiled at the 2013 Army Aviation Association of America's (AAAA) Annual Professional Forum and Exposition in Fort Worth, Texas. The V-280 made its first flight on 18 December 2017 in Amarillo, Texas.
In aviation
Airspeed limitation selected by the designer of the aircraft
In aviation, the maneuvering speed of an aircraft is an airspeed limitation selected by the designer of the aircraft. At speeds close to, and faster than, the maneuvering speed, full deflection of any flight control surface should not be attempted because of the risk of damage to the aircraft structure.
A V formation is a symmetric V- or chevron-shaped flight
Formation with units arranged in a chevron or \
A V formation is a symmetric V- or chevron-shaped flight formation. In nature, it occurs among geese, swans, ducks, and other migratory birds, improving their energy efficiency, while in human aviation, it is used mostly in military aviation, air shows, and occasionally commercial aviation.
In aviation
Standard terms to define airspeeds
In aviation, V-speeds are standard terms used to define airspeeds important or useful to the operation of all aircraft. These speeds are derived from data obtained by aircraft designers and manufacturers during flight testing for aircraft type-certification. Using them is considered a best practice to maximize aviation safety, aircraft performance, or both.
In meteorology
Rate at which air moves from high- to low-pressure areas
In meteorology, wind speed, or wind flow speed, is a fundamental atmospheric quantity caused by air moving from high to low pressure, usually due to changes in temperature. Wind speed is now commonly measured with an anemometer.
The Bell V-280 Valor is a tiltrotor aircraft being
2017 American tiltrotor aircraft
The Bell V-280 Valor is a tiltrotor aircraft being developed by Bell Helicopter for the United States Army's Future Vertical Lift (FVL) program. The aircraft was officially unveiled at the 2013 Army Aviation Association of America's (AAAA) Annual Professional Forum and Exposition in Fort Worth, Texas. The V-280 made its first flight on 18 December 2017 in Amarillo, Texas.
In aviation
Airspeed limitation selected by the designer of the aircraft
In aviation, the maneuvering speed of an aircraft is an airspeed limitation selected by the designer of the aircraft. At speeds close to, and faster than, the maneuvering speed, full deflection of any flight control surface should not be attempted because of the risk of damage to the aircraft structure.
Specified speed which an aircraft must maintain to retain full aerodynamic control
The minimum control speed (VMC) of a multi-engine aircraft is a V-speed that specifies the calibrated airspeed below which directional or lateral control of the aircraft can no longer be maintained, after the failure of one or more engines. The VMC only applies if at least one engine is still operative, and will depend on the stage of flight. Indeed, multiple VMCs have to be calculated for landing, air travel, and ground travel, and there are more still for aircraft with four or more engines. These are all included in the aircraft flight manual of all multi-engine aircraft. When design engineers are sizing an airplane's vertical tail and flight control surfaces, they have to take into account the effect this will have on the airplane's minimum control speeds.
A V formation is a symmetric V- or chevron-
Formation with units arranged in a chevron or \
A V formation is a symmetric V- or chevron-shaped flight formation. In nature, it occurs among geese, swans, ducks, and other migratory birds, improving their energy efficiency, while in human aviation, it is used mostly in military aviation, air shows, and occasionally commercial aviation.
In aviation
Standard terms to define airspeeds
In aviation, V-speeds are standard terms used to define airspeeds important or useful to the operation of all aircraft. These speeds are derived from data obtained by aircraft designers and manufacturers during flight testing for aircraft type-certification. Using them is considered a best practice to maximize aviation safety, aircraft performance, or both.
In meteorology
Rate at which air moves from high- to low-pressure areas
In meteorology, wind speed, or wind flow speed, is a fundamental atmospheric quantity caused by air moving from high to low pressure, usually due to changes in temperature. Wind speed is now commonly measured with an anemometer.
