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Carbon composite wing spar made for Airbus aircraft wing.(METALS/POLYMERS/CERAMICS)

Advanced Materials & Processes, September, 2006

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The first all-composite wing spar for the Airbus A400M military airlifter has been delivered by GKN Aerospace, Lisle, Ill. These 20-m long spars represent the first application of carbon composites for a primary structure on a large transport aircraft wing. The wing on the A400M incorporates two front and two rear spars, each in two sections.

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In a unique development, each has fully integrated carbon pads to enable associated structures, such as engine nacelles and flap track beams, to be attached to them. These sections will be joined together with an ...

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Manufacturing Industry

Carbon composite wing spar made for Airbus aircraft wing.(METALS/POLYMERS/CERAMICS)

Advanced Materials & Processes, September, 2006

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