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What is the vertical speed for a 737-700 during take off?

I've noticed that the southwest 737s climb very steep, probably higher than 1800 v/s. Any guesses on what their vertical speed might be?

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  • 6 years ago
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    Initial climb is not "during takeoff" - it occurs AFTER takeoff -

    All twin engine jets have outstanding initial climb rates, more than 3 or 4 engine jets -

    Twin engine jets have a lot of excess thrust available when both engines operate -

    This because they must be able to climb at a 2.4% second segment climb rate if 1 engine fails -

    The second segment climb starts at 35 ft and goes up to 400 ft - some are computed to 800 ft -

    Vertical climb speed depends of takeoff weight -

    To answer your question I am sure it can get better than 2,000 FPM climb rate -

    That if using a "5 flaps setting" for takeoff and climb to 800 feet -

    And alternatively upon reaching 1,500 feet, reduce power for noise abatement -

    A light 777 with almost empty tanks and nobody aboard would have steep climb too -

    Any twin jet airliners do...

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    Thank you to the "Alpha-Hotel" for the thumb down -

    If your do not appreciate a little bit of airplane performance education, get lost -

    Others than you appreciate -

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    Source(s): Retired airline pilot
  • Anonymous
    6 years ago

    The " echo golf oscar" is over flowing here isn't it? Didn't the question ask for specific climb rate following rotation? If you don't know please don't try to snow people with your "bravo sierra" and jargon about procedures..

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