Overspeed (aeronautics)
Not to be confused with overspeed (engine) or critical Mach number.
For structural failure resulting from overspeed, see Loss of structural integrity on an aircraft.
Main article: V speeds
Overspeed is the aircraft flight condition when the airspeed exceeds a safe limitation. This is hazardous as it may damage the flight control surfaces or airframe.
- never exceed speed
- maximum speed for stability characteristics
- maximum operating limit speed
- maximum flap extended speed
- maximum landing gear extended speed
- maximum landing gear operating speed
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