Originally Posted by
DeltaboundRedux
"The MLG shock struts on this aircraft are designed to absorb the energy of a 720 fpm (12 fps) descent velocity at the maximum landing weight." - from the prelim.
That might mean the shocks will bottom out at at 720 fpm, anything less than that and you still get some springy action. Bearing in mind the tires absorb some too.
I'm not sure that means the gear and wingbox structural design limit is 720 fpm. That would imply a design failure point at 1080 fpm.
They landed at 1100fpm so maybe, but they were also banked with one gear obviously impacting first and maybe sideways too... I'm sure the design limit is based on both mains together.