• RubberElectrons@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    Well at this point we’re talking fundamental properties, yeah, CF is stronger in tension than steel or aluminum, for less weight.

    Details like layup and such are critically important, mainly cuz the applied force cannot accidentally focus on a small area and break the fibers there, progressively destroying that part.

    At least metals are generally consistent in their properties in multiple directions. I’d need a lot of reassurance, technically, before I flew on anything with a fully carbon wing, particularly as the wing ages.