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What if we have to stop on the runway? (RTO)

Short answer: The brakes are incredibly powerful.

In a 'Rejected Takeoff,' spoilers dump lift and autobrakes stop us faster than a sports car. If the tires get too hot, 'fuse plugs' melt to deflate them safely, preventing them from bursting.

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