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Aviation abbreviation

# Rotation speed

ABBR · Flying skills

At a glance

## Meaning of Rotation speed

The calculated takeoff speed at which rotation is initiated.

### More about Rotation speed

At VR the crew begins raising the aircraft's nose using the prescribed technique.

VR depends on the applicable performance calculation and is different from liftoff speed, V1 and V2. Reaching it does not mean that every aircraft lifts off at exactly the same moment or angle.

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