How much fuel does a jet burn during takeoff?

A typical Boeing 747 passenger jet burns approximately 5,000 gallons (about 19,000 liters) of fuel during takeoff and as it climbs to cruising altitude. This means that a 747 burns through 10\% of its total fuel capacity during takeoff alone.

What percentage of fuel does a plane use on takeoff?

A good estimate would be about 85\% of the total fuel consumed would be done during cruise flight, with around 10\% used during taxi, takeoff and climb and about 5\% consumed during descent.

Do pilots dump fuel before landing?

Usually, airplanes won’t dump fuel in mid-air or when taking off or landing; they only do so immediately before they land the plane.

Do Jets dump fuel before landing?

How much is a gallon of jet fuel?

170.8 Cents (US dollars) per Gallon.

How much fuel does it take to fly a plane?

The remaining 10 hours of the flight used 129,000 pounds of fuel, for an average fuel usage of 12,900 pounds per hour. The average climb fuel usage was 28,000 pounds per hour, or about 116\% higher than the average cruising fuel usage. Yes, the initial climb to cruising altitude is by far the most fuel consuming portion of the flight.

How much does fuel conservation matter on takeoff and climb flights?

In the past, when the price of jet fuel increased by 20 to 30 cents per U.S. gallon, airlines did not concern themselves with fuel conservation in the takeoff and climb segment of the flight because it represents only 8 to 15 percent of the total time of a medium- to long-range flight. But times have clearly changed.

Why do aircraft engines need more fuel in hot weather?

At cruising altitude, the aircraft is flying at an angle that causes least drag. Another important factor with aircraft engines is air temperature. In summers, engines produce less power in warm cities. Hence the need for more power (and greater fuel consumption) in hotter climate conditions.

What is the power of the aircraft during takeoff and climb?

It depends on the aircraft and the flight profile. For the small single engine general aviation aircraft I’ve flown (Cessna 150/152/172), the takeoff and initial climb are performed at 100\% power, and cruise power is at 60\%-85\% power, depending on the situation and what the pilot is trying to accomplish.