Takeoff SAFETY Speed (V2) is which value in general?

• A. 230
• B. 265
• C. 200
• D. 255

Answer: (B)

V2, the takeoff safety speed, is the speed at which the airplane can safely continue takeoff with one engine inoperative and still meet the required climb performance to clear obstacles. It sits above the rotation speed and the speed at which an engine failure is assessed, and it marks the point where controllability and climb capability are assured with one engine out.

In many jet aircraft training references, V2 is given as a general reference value around the mid-260s knots. That’s why the option around 265 knots is considered the best general value. The exact V2 for a real aircraft depends on weight, flap setting, altitude, and other factors, so it isn’t a fixed universal number, but 265 knots captures the common takeaway for a standard jet takeoff profile. The other numbers are either too low for typical takeoff safety speed or not representative of the general case.