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World's first "Printed" Aircraft

Mickeroo · 2011-07-31 21:29:39

Hi guys. I don't really post here so sorry if this was already posted or anything. I just thought it might be of interest to some of you. Here's a picture of it: And you can read the full article here. Hope this is of interest! :)

31-07-2011 9:29pm

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Hi guys.

I don't really post here so sorry if this was already posted or anything. I just thought it might be of interest to some of you.

Engineers at the University of Southampton have designed and flown the world’s first ‘printed’ aircraft, which could revolutionise the economics of aircraft design.

The electric-powered aircraft, with a 2-metres wingspan, has a top speed of nearly 100 miles per hour, but when in cruise mode is almost silent. The aircraft is also equipped with a miniature autopilot developed by Dr Matt Bennett, one of the members of the team.

No fasteners were used and all equipment was attached using ‘snap fit’ techniques so that the entire aircraft can be put together without tools in minutes.

Here's a picture of it:

And you can read the full article here.

Hope this is of interest!

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