Originally Posted by
Markdp
Nobody has answered my question
What is the take off speed for the TU-154? Please
Don`t have the numbers, but my guess would be V2 IAS 150 kts (ISO). It is a particularly fast bird with 35 degree swept anhedral wing, same as the Trident and heavily slat and flap dependant for slow speed performance.
There is an interesting research paper by Jorgensen published post the Smolensk crash, it may be read at:
http://konferencjasmolenska.pl/mater...6jorgensen.pdf
Considering the analysis set out in this paper I would be inclined to suggest that the so called technical failure points towards slats/flaps. I cannot conceive any other reason or cause for loss of lift at this particular phase of flight.