What is the purpose of an oleo-pneumatic shock absorber?

Lock the gear in the down position

Provide nosewheel steering

Absorb landing energy using compressed gas and hydraulic fluid

Correct

Retract the landing gear

Explanation

An oleo strut uses oil forced through an orifice combined with compressed nitrogen to absorb and dissipate landing impact energy.

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