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Also taller/beefier landing gear means more internal space used up to stow it. In a small jet like Thunder that is already crammed for space, I do not think there is alot of spare space available for such an endeavor. Not to forget the added weight of such a landing gear, if you do not complement that with added thrust it reduces fighter performance.
Hi,
Technically it is the unstability factor that comes in with a taller gear---because the center of gravity has changed.
Remember it is easier to topple over taller objects of same base width as compared to shorter object.
That is why you see that sports cars are wider and closer to the ground. You may ask---but the aircraft flies---.
Answer is---before it flies---it has to run to build speed to fly---or when it lands a shorter wider optimally spaced landing provides for a stable landing---.
Just like in a Jeep or on a truck you put taller tires---the Jeep / truck is more prone to rollover.
Same thing with the aircraft---. Now if you widen the stance---ie---move the landing gear outwards and then make them taller---that would compensate
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