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That's correct. 1,000 feet per minute would be good for a fully
laden Jumbo on a hot day.

A Jumbo just after take off can be extremely heavy and climb very badly
indeed, but of course the weight reduces in flight as fuel is consumed.
If an engine failure occurs just after take off, the climb is minimal
and if two fail after take off - well. "Windsor Castle. Here we
come"

Used to work at Gatwick quite a few years ago and watching fully laden
Jumbos just get over the road on take off, was interesting!

Andy