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Air brake (aeronautics)

technology Maturity 11-13

Planes use parts to slow down.

F-15 Eagle landing with the speed brake up.jpg
F-15 Eagle landing with the speed brake up.jpg
These parts catch the air. This helps the plane stop. It makes the flight safe. It is like using a brake on a bike.
CONVAIR F-106A DELTA DART Air Brake.jpg
CONVAIR F-106A DELTA DART Air Brake.jpg
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File:CONVAIR F-106A DELTA DART Air Brake.jpg
CONVAIR F-106A DELTA DART Air Brake.jpg
File:416th_FLTS_F-16_at_Red_Flag_12-2.jpg
416th_FLTS_F-16_at_Red_Flag_12-2.jpg
File:F-15 Eagle landing with the speed brake up.jpg
F-15 Eagle landing with the speed brake up.jpg
File:Airbrakes on Capstan.jpg
Airbrakes on Capstan.jpg
File:STS-116 landing port behind.jpg
STS-116 landing port behind.jpg
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