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The tailskid (physical tailstrike protection [1]) was removed from the 777-300ER in favor of software-based mitigation [2,3]. [1] http://www.boeing.com/news/fr
by throwawayjava 9y ago
The tailskid (physical tailstrike protection [1]) was removed from the 777-300ER in favor of software-based mitigation [2,3].
[1] http://www.boeing.com/news/frontiers/archive/2004/december/i_tt.html http://www.boeing.com/news/frontiers/archive/2004/december/i...
[2] http://www.airliners.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=775483 http://www.airliners.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=775483
[3] http://aviationweek.com/advanced-machines-aerospace-manufacturing/boeing-rolls-out-777-upgrade-plan http://aviationweek.com/advanced-machines-aerospace-manufact...
- neurotech1 9y agoIf there is a suspected tailstrike in an airliner, the tailskid might reduce the damage but it still requires an emergency return and engineering inspection for damage. Most severe tailstrikes occur on landing, and the tailskid isn't going to help reduce damage.