How Landing Gear Survives A Violent Touchdown

an aircraft can touch down at nearly 150 knots, while its landing gear wheels are still completely stationary. within a fraction of a second, those wheels must spin up to thousands of rotations per minute, support the aircraft’s weight, absorb the landing impact, and help bring the aircraft to a safe stop. this video explains how aircraft landing gear and braking systems work together during landing. we look at how the landing gear extends and locks, how the oleo-pneumatic shock strut absorbs touchdown impact, how carbon disc brakes slow the wheels, and how the anti-skid system prevents tire skidding and tire damage. you will also understand why aircraft use touchdown protection, how each wheel’s speed is monitored separately, why multiple hydraulic brake systems are used for safety, and how thrust reversal redirects engine airflow to help slow the aircraft after landing. aircraft landing gear extension and locking oleo-pneumatic shock strut working aircraft carbon disc brake system wheel speed sensors and anti-skid protection touchdown protection during landing hydraulic brake system backup safety thrust reversal after landing