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Supporting an aircraft’s every takeoff, landing, and taxiing maneuver is the landing gear, with the nose and tail gear being two major assemblies found across diverse models. Although landing gear design can differ amongst aircraft, both nose and tail landing gear have their place in influencing safe, controlled ground movement. With this in mind, this blog will cover the distinct functionality of nose and tail gear assemblies, diving into some of the common types that are employed.

December 16, 2025 ryan mitchell Aerospace

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