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Old 20th September 2021 | 01:33
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army_av8r
 
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Vx is a published and very specific number based on flight testing. That testing assumes certain conditions are also maintained. Things like ground effect(or lack of), acceleration, flap settings, and weight, all play into how steeply a plane actually climbs. If the manufacturer publishes a climb speed for takeoff that is different than the basic Vx, they have likely taken those other factors into account.
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