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Takeoff Ground Roll

Approximate ground-roll distance assuming constant acceleration to lift-off speed.

Formula

s=VLO22as = \dfrac{V_{LO}^2}{2a}

Variables

sGround roll
V_{LO}Lift-off speed
aAverage acceleration

Example

Doubling lift-off speed roughly quadruples the ground roll needed to reach it.

Did You Know?

Takeoff roll lengthens dramatically with weight, heat, and altitude — all of which thin the available lift and thrust.