Originally Posted by
Capt Chambo
Yes the speeds are a lot faster than the "older" series (300/400/500)
Compare the like-for-like models, not the heavier longer variants.
E.g.: -700 vs -300, -400 vs -800
You will find in general that the NG is a heavier aircraft than Classic [faster speed requirement] but has a better wing [lower speed requirement[, which more or less is won in favour of better wing, therefore slower approach speed, with comparable model used.
You [u]cannot compare the -300 (149Y) to the -800 (189Y) or even longer/heavier -900 (189Y) as the models, payload, and therefore landing weight, are completely incomparable.
Originally Posted by
RVF750
The -800SFP2 has a landing speed set 7kts slower than normal.
Great addition to the NG line, enabling with same weight a lower speed and LDR, or increase payload on same LDR.
Similarly for departure, add payload for same TORA, or add range for same payload, or depart slightly slower making use of more ATM.