Kevlar and carbon composites compared

Journal Article · Fri Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1985 · Automot. Eng.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6488631

Demmler, A W

Characteristics of advanced composites are investigated. The fibers considered are Kevlar and carbon. The greatest advantage of composites over metals is emphasized, and lies in their permitting designers to obtain properties in exactly the locations desired. Kevlar replaced S-glass on the Trident 2 missile, saving 800 lbs. and adding 800 miles to its range. Military aircraft builders find that advanced carbon composites more often than not win out over Kevlar.

• OSTI ID: 6488631
• Journal Information: Automot. Eng.; (United States), Vol. 93:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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