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To: r9etb
The wheels are deployed using explosive bolts

Actually the wheels are deployed by hydraulic power and mechanical bungees. They do have pyro thrusters as a backup, but I am not sure whether or not the pyros have ever been needed.

574 posted on 02/03/2003 4:47:13 AM PST by snopercod
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To: snopercod
Actually the wheels are deployed by hydraulic power and mechanical bungees.

Obviously I didn't say what I intended to -- IIRC, the landing gear door opening is enabled by pyro actuators. Is that correct?

583 posted on 02/03/2003 9:25:37 AM PST by r9etb
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