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This page lists the standard US nomenclature used in the description of mechanical gear construction and function, together with definitions of the terms. The terminology was established by the American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA), under accreditation from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
If the aircraft tailhook failed to catch a wire, its landing gear would be caught by a 3-to-4-foot-high (0.9 to 1.2 m) net known as the barrier. If the aircraft caught a wire upon touchdown, the barrier could be quickly lowered to allow aircraft to taxi over it.
The XF2A-1 first flew on 2 December 1937 and early test results showed it was far in advance of the Grumman biplane entry. While the XF4F-1 did not enter production, it later re-emerged as a monoplane, the Wildcat. Brewster XF2A-1 prototype. The Buffalo was manufactured at the Brewster Building in Long Island City, New York. The new Brewster ...
A tailhook, arresting hook, or arrester hook is a device attached to the empennage (rear) of some military fixed-wing aircraft. The hook is used to achieve rapid deceleration during routine landings aboard aircraft carrier flight decks at sea, or during emergency landings or aborted takeoffs at properly equipped airports.
[6] [8] Once on the ground, a tailhook mounted on the aircraft catches an arresting wire connected to two disk brake drums which can stop the aircraft in less than 170 feet (52 m). [6] The aircraft is part of a larger system which currently uses the M1152-series of Humvees for ground transport of all ground and air equipment. A Shadow 200 ...
Gearhead(s) may refer to: Slang for an automobile enthusiast, usually with mechanical abilities; Slang for a technology enthusiast, usually one who is tech savvy. Geared head, a type of photography tripod head used in cinematography to ensure very smooth pans and tilts; Gearhead (DC Comics), a comic book supervillain; Gearhead Records, a record ...
The Vought F4U Corsair is an American fighter aircraft that saw service primarily in World War II and the Korean War.Designed and initially manufactured by Chance Vought, the Corsair was soon in great demand; additional production contracts were given to Goodyear, whose Corsairs were designated FG, and Brewster, designated F3A.
M1C Helmet. The M1C helmet was a variant of the U.S. Army's popular and iconic M1 helmet.Developed in World War II to replace the earlier M2 helmet, it was not made available until issued to paratroopers in January 1945. [1]