[EricH]

Originally Posted by Waiakea12

I think that it all depends on the size, Power, and overall weight of the plane. The "runway" size also matters.

WHAT ABOUT THE FIGHTER PLANES THAT CAN TAKE OFF AND LAND VERTICALLY AS WELL AS HORIZONTALLY? DOES THIS APPLY TO THEM??

(Don't kill each other over this one!!! lol)

P.S.- I'm a little bit late in this thread, sorry.

Actually, plane size doesn't matter. The thrust amounts are calculated to lift each plane type. See, plane weight and size are taken into account when planning for power (thrust is the technical term on aircraft). There is always power to spare--that is, the plane will be able to take off at maximum weight, guaranteed, or the mechanic or designer is looking for a new job.

But yes, the runway size matters. The Mythbusters started with a conveyor that was too short for their R/C plane, and it went off...

And I already suggested the VTOL aircraft. That's cheating!