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Record 1,  Textual support,  English

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The system is based on a special landing gear called a jump strut, which works by giving the aircraft the proper attitude for take-off, .... First, the system extends the nose gear, raising the nose. A few milliseconds later, the main gear is activated ('jumps') in its turn, increasing the distance between wheels and fuselage, while rotation continues. After a vertical leap of some 6ft, the aircraft slows and descends slightly because of the increased drag at the higher angle of attack. Finally, and virtually without a pause, the aircraft resumes its climb .... The jump strut is extended under pilot control by a nitrogen-charged actuator. Once fired, it is immediately vented to atmosphere to enable the gear to resume its normal shock-attenuating function should the take-off run have to be aborted.  1, record 1, English, - jump%20strut

Record 1,  Textual support,  French

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