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Old 18th Sep 2008, 09:57
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osukl
 
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737-800 Landing Speed

Technically interested passenger question:

Every time I fly in a 737-800 series the landing speed always seems to be much faster than I would expect with consequent heavier breaking on the runway. Is there a special reason for this. I get the impression that the 800 series has a lower coefficient of drag than earlier series as descending from cruise level also almost always seems to be done with airbrakes now.

Anybody throw any light on this?

Many thanks, Bruce
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