United Airlines Flight 863 took off from San Francisco like any routine flight—but within seconds, the Boeing 747-400 was in serious trouble. Climbing too slowly, struggling to gain altitude ...

For the Boeing 747, under ideal conditions, the aircraft must reach a speed of 184 mph to take off. Cruising speed is the speed the aircraft can reach and sustain for extended periods.

United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER wide body passenger aircraft spotted during take off, departing from Newark Liberty International Airport EWR serving New York Metropolitan area.