Today is not 2 April, but there was a piece last night on the Beeb which referred to electric powered commercial aircraft within the next few years. Is the energy density of batteries sufficient?
Thanks John, that is very interesting. I am surprised that they found a way to seriously increase the modulus of the timber to probably something similar to aluminium alloy, but I can see why they might like to use wood as ali was in serious short supply, and all needed for plane fuselages. Obviously you have studied the history of Spitfires rather more than I have!
Thanks John, that is very interesting. I am surprised that they found a way to seriously increase the modulus of the timber to probably something similar to aluminium alloy, but I can see why they might like to use wood as ali was in serious short supply, and all needed for plane fuselages. Obviously you have studied the history of Spitfires rather more than I have!
