Nose Landing Gear Construction


This tiny little design enables the Tomcat to launch from a catapult on a carrier. Just imagine what forces must be applied to that 18 inch launchbar when hooked onto the catapult shuttle!



Take a look at the small landing gear animation!

Click on the thumbnails to view a close-up photo!
Close-up view.

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Editor : Torsten Anft
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