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The MAX-10 has longer landing gear by 10 inches and I'm assuming it shares the same type rating as the rest of the 737 line. So it is possible. However the MAX
by marcinzm 8y ago
The MAX-10 has longer landing gear by 10 inches and I'm assuming it shares the same type rating as the rest of the 737 line. So it is possible.
However the MAX-10 required a telescoping landing gear to achieve that so I'm assuming the real reason to not do so earlier was cost to design, cost to manufacture and weight.
- mrpippy 8y agoI think the MAX 10 landing gear changes allow for a higher rotation angle (without tailstrike) on takeoff/landing, not actually increasing the engine-ground clearance. Also the MAX 10 hasn’t been built or certified yet, I’m sure there will be a lot more scrutiny when that does happen.