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Old 13th Sep 2010, 14:16
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Thrust from Thrust Reversers on A380 & B747

How much engine thrust is used when an A380 and B747 lands to slow down the plane? i am guessing that a lot of thrust from the engine is lost when the thrust is reversed. How much thrust is used during a typical landing?How much thrust can be used in an emergency (like if the plane touches down halfway down the length of the runway)? Can too much thrust through the thrust reversers damage the wings? one last question......what is the maximum speed that the braking systems on the wheels/landing gear can handle?

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