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Airbus completes second A350 XWB test barrel (all CFRP)

Toulouse, France - It measures 18 metres in length and more than six metres in diameter

"This second-generation of CFRP fuselage demonstrator was designed to be very close to the final design of the A-350XWB fuselage as it will be used for certification of design principles and sizing methods as required and agreed with the Authorities. The barrel demonstrator measures 18 metres in length and more than six metres in diameter. Its three sections closely reflect the final design of the...

fra/pec - 1108217
Rome, Italy, 08/07/2009 15:42
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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