How use of plastics has aided American Airlines in conversion of DC-6 planes from seating capacity of 52 to 80, to meet demand for lower fare tourist service; how substantial weight reduction was achieved by use of sandwich constructions for baggage racks, and other parts using Fiberglas-Strux sandwich panels.
Plastics save weight in aircraft
Modern Plastics
Modern Plastics ; 30 , n 12
1953
3 pages
Illustrations
Article (Journal)
English
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