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Landing gear bars?

Discussion in 'Air Warfare' started by Ome_Joop, Nov 19, 2006.

  1. Ome_Joop

    Ome_Joop New Member

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    What are these (hooked?) bars on the landing gear ?
    If seen them on more aircraft but i don't have clue what they are>?
    This is from a Fokker G.1
     
    Ome_Joop, Nov 19, 2006
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    Ome_Joop New Member

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    Here is the rest of this aircraft....
     
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    I think it's so you can tow the plane around. It's an attachment point anyway.
     
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    I got the answer from another forum....
    It's to close (and push open) the landing gear doors!

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    http://www.fokker-g1.nl/
     
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    Nice vid! Certainly makes it easier to understand the concept!
     
    Tom phpbb3, Nov 20, 2006
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