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> they couldn't stretch the landing gear and keep the type certification. They couldn't stretch the main gear because then it could not have properly retracted
by dreamcompiler 8y ago
> they couldn't stretch the landing gear and keep the type certification.
They couldn't stretch the main gear because then it could not have properly retracted into the fuselage. They were able to extend the nose gear a few inches and still allow it to retract.