F-18 Drop Test

See this in slow motion:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUYcuS...

An F-18 elevated 20 feet with the tires spinning is dropped to test the landing gear. Just when you think the gear will collapse, the resiliency of the system is demonstrated. Landing gear on Navy aircraft must be strong to withstand repeated carrier deck landings.

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