ALPHA C-141B Starlifter Reference Information

For detailed instructions on how to fly this aircraft, see the Aircraft Handbook. For standard procedures, see the Checklists tab.

Keypresses for moving parts - 

shift-e = crew entry and ladder
Concorde visor (assign c and v) = opens/closes rear cargo doors
Tailhook (assign t) = paratroop doors
Reverse thrusters = F2 (F1 to cancel)
 

Total Flight Simulator aircraft weight with full fuel
           343,000 lbs

NOTE: To adjust fuel load, on the Aircraft menu, click Fuel.  The payload is simulated by the central fuel tank.

VMO - Maximum Operating Speed (airspeed)
           330 KIAS

MMO - Maximum Operating Speed (Mach)
            .87 Mach

Turbulent Air Penetration Speed
           280 KIAS/.84 Mach

VLO - Maximum Gear Operating Speed
           270 KIAS/.82 Mach

VLE - Maximum Landing Gear Extension Speed
           270 KIAS/.82 Mach

Maximum Flap (Placard) Speeds
              Flaps      KIAS
        	5	250
	10	230
	15	210
	20	195
	30	175
	45	160

V1 - Takeoff Decision Speed
        Standard temperature, sea-level pressure altitude
              130 KIAS (343,000 lbs)

VR - Rotation Speed (dry runway; flaps 5)
        Standard temperature, sea level pressure altitude
              135 KIAS (343,000 lbs)

V2 - Takeoff Safety Speed (dry runway; flaps 5)
        Standard temperature, sea level pressure altitude
              150 KIAS (343,000 lbs)

VREF - Landing Approach Speed (flaps 45; gear down)
             130 KIAS (343,000 lbs)


NOTE:  For explanations of speeds used on this tab, see "V-speeds" in the Glossary section of Help.