We’re proud to be a part of the future of military aviation! The U.S. Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) is set to revolutionize combat aviation with its unmatched range and speed, paving the way for next-generation capabilities. With Bell Flight leading the development of this cutting-edge weapon system, our T1100/3960 carbon fiber prepreg will be crucial in constructing lightweight, high-strength airframes that meet the rigorous demands of modern military operations. “Working collaboratively with Toray on the accessibility of T1100/3960 prepregs, materials utilized for FLRAA’s primary airframe structure, instills confidence in our organization’s ability to meet our manufacturing and performance objectives.” – Vince D’Arienzo, Bell Technical Fellow of Technology and Innovation Read More: https://lnkd.in/d5ihPnsh We’re proud to contribute to the next chapter of aviation history. #AerospaceInnovation #FLRAA
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