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AIRCRAFT APPROACH CATEGORY [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-04-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Aircraft
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
DEF

The grouping of aircraft based on speed.

OBS

The categories are as follows: (a) Category A - speed up to 90 kt; (b) Category B - speed of 91 to 120 kt; (c) Category C - speed of 121 to 140 kt; (d) Category D - speed of 141 to 165 kt; and (e) Category E - speed above 165 kt.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types d'aéronefs
  • Propulsion des aéronefs
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
DEF

Groupement d'aéronefs selon la vitesse.

OBS

Les catégories sont les suivantes : a) Catégorie A - vitesse inférieure ou égale à 90 kt; b) Catégorie B - vitesse comprise entre 91 et 120 kt; c) Catégorie C - vitesse comprise en 121 et 140 kt; d) Catégorie D - vitesse comprise entre 141 et 165 kt; e) Catégorie E - vitesse supérieure à 165 kt.

Spanish

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