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matamisa

20th Apr 2008 20:37

why do cirrus aircraft have a shorter takeoff

distance than the landing distance? http://www.cirrusdesign.com/sr22/performance.aspx

Mach Jump

20th Apr 2008 22:01

Cirrus T/O

310HP engine might have something to do with it:)

toolowtoofast

20th Apr 2008 23:58

because they have better power than brakes?

Mark1234

20th Apr 2008 23:59

Or useless brakes?

Being honest - no real idea :rolleyes:

barit1

21st Apr 2008 00:30

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!

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