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Old 22nd Mar 2005, 01:47
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mustafagander
 
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I don't see a higher V1 as any problem - it's an energy consideration. Your tables say you can accelerate/stop at 53T, so it is obvious you can comfortably do so at 48T. Same thrust, lower mass = V1 in less distance from brakes release. Max brakes at V1 (53T) with lighter a/c = less energy to dissipate in the RTO = shorter stopping distance.

My concern would be Vr and V2. Both are a function of TOW. Still, I suppose it is in the right (higher) direction given that V2 is almost invariably (on the jets I know) on the backside of the drag curve.

My airline uses the V speeds for the prevailing mass and temp, and the thrust for the assumed temp.
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