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Old 1st Jul 2006, 16:23
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The Hunter F4 had no brake parachute. The landing was achieved by flying the aircraft gently on to the ground at 5 - 10 kts less than threshold speed (130 - 135 kts). PNs state "The nosewheel can be held off at speeds down to about 70kts, but the shortest run is achieved by putting the nosewheel firmly on the runway and applying the brakes."
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