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True, though I don't have a breakdown of net effects.

Commercial jet aircraft utilise thrust reversers, speed (or air) brakes (usually control surfaces which can extend out from the aircraft fuselage or wings), and landing gear brakes.

The latter are not insignificant, but thrust reversers and speed brakes are major contributors, especially immediately after touchdown.

There's also the effect of spoilers which increase the load over the gear and hence the braking capabilities of landing gear brakes.

Jeju 2216 failed to utilise nearly all of these mechanisms. It landed without flaps, spoilers, or gear, and possibly w/o thrust reversers.



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