Chief galah,
The landing lights also cause a little noise in the cabin if extended over 250 kts.
DeBurcs
Know of no jet that can fix a 70 kt speed reduction at altitude without speedbrake, early configuration, or additional track miles too keep profile.
The little speed brake seems to have no trouble increasing the ROD to over 10000 fpm, unlike a boeing, it doesnt stay extended if you go TOGA.
As far as being "plastic", that award goes to the 787.
