Composite Structures: Limits and Advantages

Shopping for a non-metal aircraft? Weight savings and speed are only part of the draw. Later models benefit from advances in manufacturing.

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Gary Bond
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That’s a composite Diamond twin on the factory assembly floor. Reduced part counts and structural strength are just two benefits of composite airframes.
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