> I would imagine that for a jet fighter the centre of mass will be about 
> 1/3 of the way from the main landing gear towards the front landing 
> gear, judging by the beefyness of the wheels :-)
> 
> 

On a bicycle, the center of mass is approximately 40-45% of the distance from the rear
tire patch to the front tire patch.  Since the first airplane is commonly attributed
to bicycle builders, I'd say a plane is probably similar.


Dan

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