How does a tailhook assist in landing?
Provides extra lift
Decreases air drag
Increases speed
Helps stop the plane
Answer
A tailhook helps stop the plane by hooking onto the arresting cable at the end of the runway. This cable is attached to a series of brakes that slow down the plane. Tailhooks are typically used on aircraft that land on aircraft carriers, as they need to be able to stop quickly on a short runway.
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