Originally Posted by
Chris2303
Obviously never heard of Vmcg
Although it would never be attempted/approved by any sane pilot or governing authority, I believe it would be entirely possible to depart on one engine in a 737, although my gut tells me even 4,000 meters isn't enough. I think that given a forward CG as well as a large enough coefficient of friction from the nosewheel tires as well as a gradual power increase until the rudder increases in effectiveness it would be possible ( if I recall, VMCG is determined using
only aerodynamic controls).
I guess the big concerns would be the nosewheel tires maintaining structural integrity ( as well as the whole nosegear assembly) due to the sideslip angle. Also I don't know what rate (if any) the MAX automatically reduces nosewheel steering angle as speed increases.
I see 737's taxiing single-engine in excess of 30 kts on a daily basis without running off the side of a narrow taxiway...