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Landing Gear
The undercarriage of an aircraft or spacecraft, consisting of wheels, skids, or floats, used for takeoff, landing, and ground maneuvering.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
The structural system of an aircraft or spacecraft, typically comprising wheels, struts, shock absorbers, and braking mechanisms, designed to support the vehicle on the ground, absorb landing impact, and facilitate taxiing, takeoff, and landing operations.
BACKGROUND
The British Aerospace 146 is a short-haul and regional airliner that was manufactured in the United Kingdom by British Aerospace, later part of BAE Systems. Production ran from 1983 until 2001. Production figures include the Avro RJ, an improved version from Avro International Aerospace, a subsidiary of BAE Systems. Production for the Avro RJ version began in 1992. The Avro RJX, a further-improved version with new engines, was announced in 1997, but only two prototypes and one production aircraft were built before all production ceased in 2001. With 387 aircraft produced, the Avro RJ/BAe 146 is the most successful British civil jet airliner programme.
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- Undercarriage
- Gear
- Retraction System
- Skids
USAGE NOTE
Robust landing gear is essential for repeated use of reusable launch vehicles and aircraft.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Landing Gear.
A world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, designing, developing, manufacturing, and supporting landing gear for commercial and military aircraft.
A major provider of aerospace and defense products, including comprehensive landing gear systems and components for various aircraft types.
A leading international manufacturer of landing gear and actuation systems for the aerospace market, serving commercial, military, and business jet segments.
Develops, manufactures, and services integrated landing gear systems and components for various aerospace applications, including large commercial aircraft.
A global leader in supplying aerostructures, aircraft components, accessories, subassemblies, and systems, including complex landing gear assemblies and components.
Designs and develops advanced landing legs and systems for its reusable Falcon 9 rockets and Starship spacecraft, enabling vertical takeoffs and landings.
Developing reusable rocket technology, including sophisticated landing systems for its New Shepard and New Glenn rockets, as well as lunar landers.
Conducts research and develops innovative landing technologies for spacecraft, planetary landers, and future aerospace vehicles, focusing on safety and advanced capabilities.