V2
Transportation & Travel abbreviation · Aviation
| Stands for | Takeoff safety speed |
|---|---|
| Categories | Transportation & Travel |
V2 stands for Takeoff safety speed, an aviation abbreviation.
Minimum speed an airliner must reach by 35 feet above the runway and hold during the initial climb with one engine inoperative, ensuring adequate climb performance and control. It must be at least 1.13 times the reference stall speed in the takeoff configuration.
Example: Engine failure after rotation: pitch for V2, positive rate, gear up.
Usage notes
Takeoff speeds are defined in certification standards such as FAA Part 25 and EASA CS-25. With all engines running, crews typically climb at V2 plus 10 to 20 knots. The same letters name the German V-2 rocket of the Second World War, an unrelated meaning.
Related abbreviations
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