V2

See also: V-2

English

Etymology 1

From velocity, where this is the second important velocity.

Noun

V2 (uncountable)

1. (aviation) The airspeed at which an aircraft leaves the runway on takeoff.

Coordinate terms

• V1
• VD
• VMO
• VNE
• VR
• Vs
  • Vs0
• Vx
  • Vxse
• Vy
  • Vyse

Etymology 2

V- +‎ 2

Noun

V2 (plural V2s)

1. (automotive, engineering) Alternative form of V-twin

Etymology 3

Noun

V2 (plural V2s)

1. Alternative form of V-2 (WWII rocket)
   • 1945 July and August, “Notes and News: Locomotive Notes: L.N.E.R.”, in Railway Magazine, page 238:

     Mr. A. J. Somers writes to say that the "V2" which caused the scrapping of "J17" 0-6-0, No. 8200, was not of the 2-6-2 type, but a considerably more destructive German rocket!