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Do airplanes have brakes?

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3: The wheels of most aircraft also have brakes, similar to those found on automobiles. Obviously these can only be used when the plane is touching the ground. Lowering retracted landing gear will also increase drag. read more

YES, Airplanes do have brakes. (I am assuming you are asking about disc brakes like in the cars) Just like in cars, where hydraulic system is connected to break pedals. In case of aircraft, it is connected to the rudder pedals. Brakes are activated by pushing the upper part of the pedals with the toe hence it is called Toe Brakes. read more

Submitted by reader Jim, Youngstown, Ohio A:Yes, most modern jets have an anti-skid system very similar to an automobile's anti-lock brakes. read more

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