Over the landing threshold with a clear view on the elements of the gravel kit that protects the belly, wings and engines on gravel runways. The nose wheels have been fitted with a ski-like deflector. Protruding from the engine nacelles are vortex dissipators that literally blow gravel particles, heading for the inlets, off their path.
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