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Old 29th August 2007 | 12:08
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Brake chutes are routinely used by numerous aircraft (Typhoon is the newest one); the Tonka would certainly need a brake chute if it didn't have TR - a swept wing landing could require an approach speed of approx 220 knots (only a little slower than than LL nav in a Tincano!)
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