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aviatorpk
27th Oct 2002, 08:36
Last night I happened to see Indian Airlines AIRBUS 320 with Four wheels on each main landing gear where as the Gulf Air had TWO why was this:confused:
RadarContact
27th Oct 2002, 10:38
Gear Layout is optional with the 320. Either 2 or 4 each. There are also A320 with different MTOW, although I believe this is a matter of certification rather that structural.
afrikanablue
27th Oct 2002, 11:12
Indian Airlines had all 320's modified to a four wheel config. This was because the aircrafts were aquired when most of the fields operated to were less than 6000' and required special ops. as per the 320 manual. A 4 wheel config has a better braking ability.:D
TopSwiss 737
27th Oct 2002, 16:39
Here's a picture of an Indian Airlines A320 with 4 wheeled bogies (http://www.airliners.net/open.file/063659/M/
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saman
29th Oct 2002, 19:09
Only Indian Airlines has taken the option so far. It does weigh and cost a bit so no-one will take it unless they really need it but at least it is there if an operator does have a real need.