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Old 12th Oct 2012, 07:02
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No need for slats at landing.
There certainly is if trailing edge double or triple slotted Fowler flaps are used.

These create a powerful nose-down pitching moment which may be offset somewhat by the nose-up pitching moment caused by slats.

Don't know about the Tornado, having not flown it.
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