Can a 737 land without flaps?


Can a 737 land without flaps? The use of flaps and slats on the leading edge of the wings alters the aerodynamic qualities and camber of the wings allowing more lift to be created at lower airspeed which shortens the takeoff roll. No commercial aircraft would attempt to takeoff or land without flaps extension.


Does an A320 land with full flaps?

The A320 normally lands with flaps full, flap 3 is generally for abnormal procedures (like an engine out).


Can A380 land without flaps?

The fuselage structure of modern airliners is designed to withstand landings without landing gear. This applies to both runway landings, as well as water ditching (basically landing on water with an aircraft which is not designed to do so).


Can a 737 land on a dirt runway?

The 737-200 had a GK (Gravel Kit) to make landing on remote runways in the middle of Alaska or something easy. This had a special modification to the engine inlet to block out gravel and modifications to the landing gears to ensure they don't break.