Do airplanes have suspensions?

But they have to move in order for the plane to safely roll out. If they are not spinning at the same speed the aircraft is moving, there is a horizontal stress applied to the airframe. The suspension absorbs this stress. read more

Remember, the wheels are not moving prior to touchdown. But they have to move in order for the plane to safely roll out. If they are not spinning at the same speed the aircraft is moving, there is a horizontal stress applied to the airframe. The suspension absorbs this stress. read more

Most large aircraft and many small ones have a pneumatic air-oil shock absorber on their landing gear that cushions the impact of landing and helps smooth out taxiing. It is called an Oleo strut. read more