Originally Posted by
DaveReidUK
And, more importantly, the main gear is also lengthened so that even with the bigger engines, the engine-to-ground clearance is only 2-3 inches less than the NG.
The 737 Max has a semi-levered main gear (a bit like that on the 777-300ER, mostly for tail strike protection on the Max 9) and also a "shrink-link" that in effect shortens the longer Max main leg on retraction so that it can still be accommodated in the bay.
No, only the MAX 10 will have a modified Main Landing Gear. However all MAXes have a lengthened Nose Landing Gear (12 inches IIRC) which makes for the strange stance of the airplane on ground.
Last edited by oceancrosser; 13th Mar 2019 at 12:29.