RCAIDE.Library.Components.Landing_Gear.Nose_Landing_Gear
Nose_Landing_Gear#
- class Nose_Landing_Gear(*args, **kwarg)[source]#
Bases:
Landing_GearNose landing gear component that provides directional control during ground operations and supports a portion of the aircraft’s forward weight.
- tag#
Unique identifier for the nose landing gear component, defaults to ‘nose_gear’
- Type:
str
- tire_diameter#
Diameter of the nose gear tires, defaults to 0
- Type:
float
- strut_length#
Length of the nose gear strut assembly, defaults to 0
- Type:
float
- units#
Number of nose landing gear units, typically 1, defaults to 0
- Type:
float
- wheels#
Number of wheels per nose gear unit, defaults to 0
- Type:
float
Notes
The nose landing gear typically carries 10-20% of the aircraft weight and provides steering capability during taxi, takeoff, and landing.
Major Assumptions
Located on aircraft centerline
Provides steering capability
Designed for lower loads than main gear
Definitions
- ‘Steering Angle’
Maximum deflection angle available for directional control
See also
RCAIDE.Library.Components.Landing_Gear.Landing_GearBase landing gear class
RCAIDE.Library.Components.Landing_Gear.Main_Landing_GearMain gear component that works in conjunction with nose gear