aerosandbox.library.landing_gear
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.. py:module:: aerosandbox.library.landing_gear


Functions
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.. autoapisummary::

   aerosandbox.library.landing_gear.tire_size


Module Contents
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.. py:function:: tire_size(mass_supported_by_each_tire, aircraft_type='general_aviation')

   Computes the required diameter and width of a tire for an airplane, from statistical regression to historical data.

   Methodology and constants from Raymer: Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach, 5th Edition, Table 11.1, pg. 358.

   :param mass_supported_by_each_tire: The mass supported by each tire, in kg.
   :param aircraft_type: The type of aircraft. Options are:
                         - "general_aviation"
                         - "business_twin"
                         - "transport/bomber"
                         - "fighter/trainer"

   :returns: The required diameter and width of the tire, in meters.