Instant airfields are constructed of extruded aluminum panels arranged in brick-like pattern of 2-ft wide rows; panels lock together by connectors on edges of panel sections; AM-2 landing mats form all-weather landing strips capable of handling heaviest aircraft; landing strip can be transported and installed within 72 hr; two main factors in successful production of mats were further development of extrusion technology and application of electron beam welding which replaced Mig process. (21149)
Aluminum scores for landing mats
Iron Age
Iron Age ; 203 , n 4
1969
2 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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