Of the many important decisions to be made during the initial conception and design of advanced fighter aircraft, one of the most critical is that made by the materials engineer. Together with the designer, he will recommend the type of material to be incorporated into the aircraft's structure. Such recommendations, while respecting the criteria of minimum mass and minimum cost, must also ensure that the structure will possess a long life and be simple to service and maintain. Discussed are some of the new materials and production processes available for use on advanced fighter aircraft. Comparisons are made between the advanced light alloys now becoming available (i.e., aluminum-lithium), and the latest intermediate modulus fibers for use in carbon fiber components.
Materials for Fighter Aircraft
1987
17 pages
Report
No indication
English
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