Ralph Nesbitt wrote:

Well, exactly. though on some aircraft the drag caused during
retraction is considered worse than leaving it down in the event of
an engine failure!


Bertie

true.


Can't think of one off the top of my head, though!


Any A/C that the gear rotates 90 degrees to stow would have greater drag
during the "Rotate/Stow" sequence.

Many aircraft have gear doors that open for retraction/extension,
but are closed when the gear is locked in place, either up or down.
In those aircraft, drag will be higher during the extension or
retraction sequence, as an extra door is open and hanging in the
breeze.

Mike