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.