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Explained: Different Landing Gear Types & Their Uses

The number of wheels in the landing gear depends on the amount of weight it must support.

In general, this is done every 150 to 400 flight cycles

Over 150 passengers were onboard, and the flight circled for two hours to burn fuel before returning to Tiruchirappalli.

Over 150 passengers were onboard, and the flight circled for two hours to burn fuel before returning to Tiruchirappalli.

Social media video captured the scary situation unfold.

The plane’s landing gear doors would not close shortly after take off.

The Cape Air flight was intending to fly from Boston to Maine.

The B-52 has the unique ability to turn its wheels and land during high crosswinds, creating a remarkable sight.

The Airbus A380 has five sets of landing gear and 22 wheels.

There are various mechanisms used to stop the spinning wheels so they can be stowed.