The structure of an aircraft, including the fuselage, wings, and landing gear, but excluding the propulsion system.
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Why is magnesium not used more often as a structural metal in aircraft?
Magnesium is lighter than aluminum for the same strength. If the answer is corrosion, how much work has been done to improve the corrosion resistance of magnesium? How much lighter would a magnesium structure be than an equivalent aluminum…
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What is Waterline and why is it called so?
What is waterline and why is it called so? Is it same as fuselage reference line?
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What is the maximum Mach number for a titanium aircraft?
What is the maximum achievable Mach number for a titanium aircraft assuming speed is limited by structural heating? The answer would be even better if there is a list of different materials and maximum Mach numbers.
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