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Titanium matrix composites developed for landing gear.
Advanced Materials & Processes, September, 2001
A joint development agreement for titanium matrix composite aircraft landing gear has been signed by Atlantic Research Corp., Gainesville, Va., and Goodrich Corp., City, State. The composite consists of titanium reinforced by silicon carbide filaments, a material that matches the strength and toughness of steel at half the weight.
ARC is developing and manufacturing a growing line of titanium matrix composite products for commercial and military aircraft platforms at plants in West Virginia and Massachusetts. The Goodrich Landing Gear ...
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