Airbus 320
Airbus 320
Join Date: Feb 2002
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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.
Join Date: Sep 2002
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IC Airbus 320
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.
Join Date: Sep 2000
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Here's a picture of an Indian Airlines A320 with 4 wheeled bogies
Join Date: Jul 2002
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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.
