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Old 14th April 2004 | 21:43
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Penske
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I was always puzzled by this question as well and never did find a definitive answer. This is my information on the subject:

Vmcg is higher because:
•Does not have the advantage of Vmca’s 5 degree bank towards the 2 operating engines
•Smaller moment arm on the ground (rudder to wheel area) than airborne (rudder to CofG)

I don't have specific data from the 747-400, but on the 747-100 at the example weight Vmcg 118KTS Vmca 102 KTS (HBJp.263, 264)
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