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Old 14th Mar 2023, 11:49
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HOVIS
 
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The pointy end is often smaller than the area where the main gear is. Concorde being the obvious example. No where for a main gear size wheel pair. On the other hand, as has been said, the 747 and 777 use the same size wheels on nose and main.
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