Composite aircraft wing
AssigneeLockheed Martin Corporation
InventorsAaron L. Westman, Todd M. Colten
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Abstract
A composite aircraft wing that includes a core, a first composite material disposed over the upper surface of the core, and a second composite material over the lower surface of the core. The second composite material is a different composite material than the first composite material. In addition, a first wood veneer layer is disposed over the first composite material and a second wood veneer layer disposed over the second composite material. The wing is lightweight, has an airfoil shape, and is easy to construct without using molds, while also being strong enough to support the weight of the aircraft. When used on a UAV-type aircraft having a wing-mounted antenna, the wing construction has little or no RF impact on the antenna.
Claims6
An aircraft wing, comprising:
- a core having an airfoil shape with an upper surface and a lower surface;
- a first composite material over the upper surface;
- a second composite material over the lower surface, the second composite material is a different composite material than the first composite material;
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- a first wood veneer layer disposed over the first composite material and a second wood veneer layer disposed over the second composite material.
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