DeHavilland DHC8-200 REFERENCE INFORMATION
Total Flight Simulator aircraft weight with full fuel
32,500 lbs
VMO - Maximum Operating Speed (airspeed)
Ground to 14000 ft. 242 KIAS
At 25000 ft. 207 KIAS
VA - Maneuvering Speed
163 KIAS
Maximum Turbulent Air Penetration Speed
180 KIAS
VMC - Air Minimum Control Speed
93 KIAS (flaps approach)
VLO - Maximum Gear Operating Speed
172 KIAS
VLE - Maximum Landing Gear Extension Speed
163 KIAS
VFE - Maximum Flaps Extended Speed
Flap 5 158 KIAS
Flap 15 148 KIAS
Flap 35 130 KIAS
V1 - Takeoff Decision Speed
98 KIAS (36,300 lbs.)
95 KIAS (<24,500 lbs.)
VR - Rotation Speed
100 KIAS (36,300 lbs.)
97 KIAS (<24,500 lbs.)
V2 - Takeoff Safety Speed
111 KIAS (36,300 lbs.)
108 KIAS (<24,500 lbs.)
Cruise Climb
Sea level to 10,000 145 KIAS
10,000 to 15,000 140 KIAS
15,000 to 20,000 135 KIAS
VREF - Landing Approach Speed (flaps down, gear down)
100 KIAS >30,000 lbs.
95 KIAS<28,000 lbs.
Best Glide Speed
135 KIAS (both engines inoperative)
NOTE: For explanations of speeds used on this tab, see "V-speeds" in the Glossary section of Help.