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In addition to the use in a regular landing, I see this being a huge benefit in a hard landing. The helicopters I have been in all had seats that collapse to ab
by chrisBob 11y ago
In addition to the use in a regular landing, I see this being a huge benefit in a hard landing. The helicopters I have been in all had seats that collapse to absorb energy in a hard landing, and these legs could do the same thing with a relatively long travel.
- Terr_ 11y agoRather than taking the brunt of the landing with expensive/delicate leg armatures, maybe just swing them back and rely on airbags, e.g.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ewGOXK7tKY&t=0m16s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ewGOXK7tKY&t=0m16s