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Old 16th January 2001 | 04:48
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V2 is not really a "ground effect" number.

With the advent of turbojet powered aircraft, it was recognized that the certification rules had to be changed. The props had a 50' screen, turbojets have 35'. (And if "wet" today, only 15 feet.)

V2 is really a compromise, not really the best speed for getting off the runway (too fast), or for maximizing the climb gradient after liftoff (too slow).