Composites


Composites are materials made from two or more constituent materials with significantly different physical or chemical properties, that when combined, produce a material with characteristics different from the individual components. In aviation, composites are widely used due to their high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and durability. Composites are used in the manufacturing of aircraft structures, such as wings, fuselage, and tail sections. The most common types of composites used in aviation are carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP), fiberglass reinforced polymers (FRP), and aramid fiber reinforced polymers (AFRP).


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