Landing gear
part · 1903 · Electric age
An aircraft’s supports for takeoff and landing.
What it is made of
- Shock absorber — has part. Shock struts.
- Pneumatic tyre — has part. Aircraft tyres.
Principles and materials it uses
- Steel — is made of. The landing gear legs are steel.
Where it is used
- Aeroplane — is part of. Landing gear.
- Lunar module — is part of. Legs.
- Cargo aircraft — is part of. Landing gear for dirt airstrips.
What it is a kind of
- Retractable landing gear — includes. Landing gear.