VMA-F690X F18 Hornet 60-91 Jet (Prop) ARF - Oleo Strut Nose Gear - Functional or Not?

Question: Is the steerable nose gear assembly for the VMAR F18 actually a functional Oleo strut?

Answer: Yes. In fact the steerable nose gear assembly for the VMAR F18 incorporates two functional Oleos: 

  • The regular Oleo dampens shock in the vertical axis.
  • The brace Oleo dampens longitudinal shock and limits the aft deflection of the nose gear