C-17 Speeds

Front 1

Max Range Cruise Speed

Back 1

.74 M

Front 2

Typical Long Range Cruise Speed

Back 2

.76 M

Front 3

Max Airspeed (Clean)

Back 3

350 KCAS/ 0.825 M

Front 4

Thrust Reverser Extend/Stow, Inflight

Back 4

350 KCAS/ 0.825 M

Front 5

Recommended Min Airspeed for Reverse Thrust Inflight

Back 5

250 KCAS or Vmma, whichever is higher

Front 6

Thrust Reverser Extend/Stow, Ground Ops

Back 6

182 KCAS

Front 7

Slats Extend Max Airspeed

Back 7

280 KCAS/ 0.62 M

Front 8

Slats Retract Max Airspeed

Back 8

270 KCAS/ 0.62 M....as soon as possible above 565,000 GW

Front 9

Flaps 1/2 Max Airspeed

Back 9

250 KCAS/ 0.62 M

Front 10

Flaps 3/4 Max Airpeed

Back 10

190 KCAS/ 0.62 M

Front 11

Flaps Full Max Airspeed

Back 11

175 KCAS/ 0.62 M

Front 12

Landing Gear Extend Max Airspeed

Back 12

250 KCAS/ 0.62 Mach

Front 13

Landing Gear Retract Max Airspeed

Back 13

225 KCAS/ 0.62 M...above 200 KCAS the gear may not fully retract

Front 14

Landing Gear Down/Locked Max Airspeed

Back 14

250 KCAS/ 0.62M

Front 15

Air Deflector Open

Back 15

250 KCAS/ 0.62 M

Front 16

Troop Doors Opening Max Airspeed

Back 16

250 KCAS/ 0.62 M

Front 17

Troop Doors Open Max Airspeed

Back 17

250 KCAS/ 0.62 M

Front 18

Cargo Door/Ramp Opening Max Airspeed

Back 18

250 KCAS/ 0.74 M

Front 19

Cargo Door/Ramp Open Max Airspeed

Back 19

250 KCAS/ 0.74 M

Front 20

Cargo Door/Ramp Closing Max Airspeed

Back 20

250 KCAS/ 0.74 M...may not close at certain airspeeds/ flap configurations. Slow or maintain Vmfr and raise flaps

Front 21

Pilot's Windows Open

Back 21

205 KCAS/ 0.62 M

Front 22

Max Taxi Speed

Back 22

40 Knots

Front 23

NWS limits

Back 23

20 Degrees when either above 490k GW or 165k fuel weight and 20 kts/15 kts asymm. thrust

Front 24

Semi-Prepared taxi speed when <= 435k GW/410k ZFW/82k FW

Back 24

30 kts

Front 25

Semi-Prepared taxi speed when <= 447k GW/415k ZFW and <82k FW

Back 25

20 kts

Front 26

Semi-Prepared taxi speed when > 447k GW or 82k FW

Back 26

15 kts

Front 27

Min Airspeed for RAT

Back 27

130 KCAS

Front 28

Max Airspeed for useful Windshield Wiping

Back 28

250 KCAS...above that the wipers may float above the windshield

Front 29

Max Speed below 10k'

Back 29

250 KCAS or Vmma

Front 30

Standard Departure Speed Profile

Back 30

Rotate -> Positive Rate/Gear up -> FD to 1000 FT+Vmfr/Retract flaps -> Vmsr/Retract Slats -> 250KCAS or Vmma to 10k' -> 310 KCAS/ 0.74 M -> Mission Computed Mach

Front 31

Alternate Departure Speed Profiles

Back 31

Rotate -> Positive Rate/Gear up -> FD to 1000 FT+Vmfr/Retract flaps -> Vmfr until safe altitude -> Accerlerate to Vmsr or 250 KCAS ( Whichever higher)/Retract Slats on speed -> 250KCAS or Vmma to 10k' -> Accelerate to 310 KCAS/ 0.74 M -> Mission Computed Mach

Front 32

Acceleration Departure Speed Profile

Back 32

Rotate -> Positive Rate/Gear up -> Reduce climb to 300-500 fpm - Accelerate through Vmfr/Vmsr and Retract Flaps/Slats on speed-> Set climb power/climb speed

Front 33

Normal Holding Speed

Back 33

230 KCAS

Front 34

Normal Downwind Speed, Visual Pattern

Back 34

160 KCAS, no less than Vmma

Front 35

Restriction on Full Flap Landing, Base leg with 3/4 flaps selected

Back 35

Vapp + 10 until full flaps selected

Front 36

Recommended Airspeed Range for Penetrations

Back 36

230 - 250 KCAS, SB and slats as required