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re: Are planes landing a lot faster?
Posted on 4/4/22 at 8:45 pm to oVo
Posted on 4/4/22 at 8:45 pm to oVo
Okay you got me curious 
. What plane types have you been on? Landing on a 739 feels a lot faster than a CRJ-900 for example, but found a site with landing speeds for different aircraft types.
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140-160mph average, but they can operate higher and still be in spec. I'll agree with you that I've had some fast landing flights recently (looking at the 739s in particular) but just chalk it up to pilot and air traffic control speed preferences
. What plane types have you been on? Landing on a 739 feels a lot faster than a CRJ-900 for example, but found a site with landing speeds for different aircraft types. quote:
When Landing (Approach)
Most commercial airliners land with a speed of between 240 to 265 km/h or 150 to 165 mph.
Landing speed depends on the weight of the plane, the runway surface, and the plane’s flap settings.
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140-160mph average, but they can operate higher and still be in spec. I'll agree with you that I've had some fast landing flights recently (looking at the 739s in particular) but just chalk it up to pilot and air traffic control speed preferences
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Posted on 4/4/22 at 9:02 pm to CuseTiger
Jet fuel is expensive. Gotta get that big bird on the ground, chief.
Posted on 4/4/22 at 9:24 pm to CuseTiger
Commercial airlines, whether it’s a 737 or Airbus 321 Neo. I’ve noticed this the past year or so. Some of the landings were a little violent
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