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Auxiliary landing equipment for aircraft which comprises a plurality of inflatable cushions arranged in a predetermined array relative to each other and structure for securing them to the aircraft so that, in an inflated state, the cushions can contact the ground during landing or on take-off and so

Auxiliary landing equipment for aircraft which comprises a plurality of inflatable cushions arranged in a predetermined array relative to each other and structure for securing them to the aircraft so that, in an inflated state, the cushions can contact the ground during landing or on take-off and so that, in a deflated state, the equipment can closely follow the contour of the aircraft part to which it is attached.

대표청구항 ▼

In combination with an aircraft with primary landing equipment comprising a plurality of wheels, auxiliary landing equipment comprising an inflatable support structure attachable to the aircraft, a plurality of inflatable cushions attached in a predetermined array to the support structure, inflation

In combination with an aircraft with primary landing equipment comprising a plurality of wheels, auxiliary landing equipment comprising an inflatable support structure attachable to the aircraft, a plurality of inflatable cushions attached in a predetermined array to the support structure, inflation means for inflating the support structure and cushions to deploy the auxiliary landing equipment for landing, and deflating means for deflating the support structure and cushions for stowing the same, at least some of the cushions comprising a plurality of individual cushion cells interconnected by air passageways.