Why does the 737 have no gear doors?

Since the plane was deliberately designed to be low, there wasn't enough space under the aircraft to accommodate wheel well doors for the main landing gear. If implemented, the doors will likely come in contact with the runway, taxiway or apron surface should they be deployed on the ground.



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