why do cirrus aircraft have a shorter takeoff
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why do cirrus aircraft have a shorter takeoff
distance than the landing distance? http://www.cirrusdesign.com/sr22/performance.aspx
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High power-to-weight ratio single-engine aircraft frequently have short takeoff distance. Particularly true of some 30s-40s aircraft - the P-51H and F8F would make your eyes water on takeoff acceleration and climb.
Here is an illustration!
Here is an illustration!
Last edited by barit1; 21st Apr 2008 at 01:40.
