I used to watch a lot of airplane landings and take-off. My favourite moment is when airplane tyres touch the ground. Friction produces a lot of heat and hence, smoke.
But i wonder, why not pilot start rotating wheels before landing and match the speed of wheels such that it doesn’t cause any friction.
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To do this would require some type of motor on each set of wheels.
This would add weight, cost, complexity, maintenance and one more system that could fail and increase risk.
More frequent replacement of tires is simpler, cheaper, lighter and safer.
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