FRANCE - NEW JET AIRCRAFT

The video discusses the Gold Coast's move towards self-government with an all-African assembly. It then introduces the Barouda, a new French jet aircraft with a unique undercarriage system that allows it to take off from ordinary fields without special runways. The Barouda leaves its heavy undercarriage behind during takeoff and uses a parachute to slow down. It lands on three skids, making it adaptable to rough terrains. This innovative design allows supersonic aircraft to be based in various locations despite uneven ground.

What significant political change occurred in the Gold Coast?

• It was colonized by a new European power.

• It was granted internal self-government by an all-African assembly.

• It became a fully independent nation.

• It joined a European union.

What is the Barouda jet's special feature during takeoff?

• It uses a catapult system.

• It leaves its undercarriage behind.

• It requires a long runway.

• It takes off vertically.

How does the Barouda jet slow down after leaving its undercarriage?

• By deploying a parachute.

• By landing on water.

• By using air brakes.

• By reversing its engines.

What allows the Barouda to land on rough terrain?

• Its hover capability.

• Its reinforced wheels.

• Its inflatable landing gear.

• Its three skids.

What makes the Barouda an unusual experiment?

• Its innovative takeoff and landing mechanisms.

• Its use of solar power.

• Its ability to fly without a pilot.

• Its underwater capabilities.