Report on results of postwar aircraft program at Bendix Aviation Corp. resulting in development of landing gear with lower footprint loading and better load distribution between wheels, utilizing four wheels mounted with 56 × 16 tires on each strut; comparison of advantages of 56-in. wheel and brake over 65-in. wheel previously used on B-36.


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    Title :

    Smaller tires and lighter. More efficient brakes for B-36 bomber


    Additional title:

    Automotive Industries


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    Publication date :

    1948


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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