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The conventional landing gear arrangement has disadvantages compared to nosewheel aircraft. [2] Tailwheel aircraft are more subject to "nose-over" accidents due to incorrect application of brakes by the pilot. [2] Conventional geared aircraft are much more susceptible to ground looping. A ground loop occurs when directional control is lost on ...
A Boeing 747-400's main landing gear. Note the toes-up bias angle of the bogies on the wing gear, to ensure correct stowage upon retraction: 707, 720, 757, 767, 787: 10 wheels [1x2]+[2x4] A Boeing 757-200 from British Airways: 777: 14 wheels [1x2]+[2x6] A Boeing 777-200 from United Airlines.
The landing gear represents 2.5 to 5% of the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) and 1.5 to 1.75% of the aircraft cost, but 20% of the airframe direct maintenance cost. A suitably-designed wheel can support 30 t (66,000 lb), tolerate a ground speed of 300 km/h and roll a distance of 500,000 km (310,000 mi) ; it has a 20,000 hours time between overhaul and a 60,000 hours or 20 year life time.
Pages in category "Aircraft with fixed conventional landing gear" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 1,308 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. (previous page)
Aircraft with retractable conventional landing gear (534 P) Pages in category "Aircraft with conventional landing gear" The following 27 pages are in this category, out of 27 total.
The long conventional landing gear consist of sprung tubing for the main gear, with a steerable sprung tailwheel. [2] [3] The company described the Slingshot's two seat capabilities, "the rear passenger seat is designed for average size people, up to 175 pounds. The seating arrangement has the passenger's legs overlapping the pilot's seat.
Tricycle gear is a type of aircraft undercarriage, or landing gear, that is arranged in a tricycle fashion. The tricycle arrangement has one or more nose wheels in a single front undercarriage and two or more main wheels slightly aft of the center of gravity. Tricycle gear aircraft are the easiest for takeoff, landing and taxiing, and ...
Pages in category "Aircraft with retractable conventional landing gear" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 535 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .