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Old 21st Jun 2007, 20:49
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ChristiaanJ
 
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Just to add another figure....

Concorde was certified to 10 fps = 600 fpm.

F-BVFD suffered a heavy landing in Dakar in Nov 1977 at 14 fpm = 840 fpm, where the tail wheel was crushed. Flew again after repairs, though.
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