Materials Used In Planes

Aluminum Nose of an Airplane

Have you ever been flying around and wondered what exactly the plane you are in is made of? I was wondering the exact same thing, so I decided to do some researching and found some things I have never thought of.

Planes are made out of lighter materials so it is easier to stay in the air. For example, commercial planes are made out of aluminum, but newer ones are made out of a composite material similar to aluminum or even plastic. Another material, known as titanium, used for some military planes. These materials are not only light but are also extremely strong, giving planes the ability to carry more weight. In the end, what the plane is going to be used for really determines what the plane or jet needs to be made of. The more that is being put into your plane, the less it should weigh.

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