Boeing F/A-18 nose landing gear
Boeing F/A-18 nose landing gear

Safran Landing Systems equips the F/A-18, the latest version of Boeing combat aircraft, with a high-performance and strong nose landing gear. This gear incorporates major innovations in terms of materials.
A robust solution
Increased strength
Innovative materials

An exceptionally robust landing gear
The Boeing F/A-18 nose landing gear includes major structural elements manufactured with AerMet 100. This advanced high-strength steel is known for its damage tolerance and its resistance to crack propagation which are essential qualities for gear exposed to severe and diverse environments.
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