Twin fins positioned to receive vortex off wing and maintain directional stability at high angles of attack. Straight two-dimensional external compression engine air inlet each side of fuselage. Air inlet controllers by Hamilton Standard. Air inlet actuators by National Water Lift. Hydraulically retractable tricycle type, with single wheel on each unit.
All units retract forward.
Cleveland nose and main units, each incorporating an oleo-pneumatic shock absorber. Bendix carbon heat-sink brakes. Hydro-Aire wheel braking skid control system. Simmonds fuel gauge system. Pilot only, on McDonnell Douglas ACES II ejection seat.