Electric Brakes Tested on F-16
BFGoodrich Aerospace tested electrically powered brakes on an F-16 fighter last month, showing that they are compatible with the aircraft and have equal or better feel to the pilot. Laboratory tests indicate they should have better stopping distance than hydraulic brakes. Electric brakes make the...
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