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Turboprop aircraft gets full composite treatment

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TenCate Advanced Composites North America   (Morgan Hill, CA) has signed a long term composite materials supply agreement with  Kestrel Aircraft  (Superior, WI). The use of composite materials is reportedly essential to enable the Kestrel design engineering team to optimize the aerodynamic shape of the Kestrel K-350 single engine turboprop aircraft, which provides significant improvements in speed and weight compared to traditional aluminum construction. Tagging Options Domain:  All Sites read more

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Turboprop aircraft gets full composite treatment