Guy Hellard
Composites in Airbus
A Long Story of Innovations and Experiences
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Composites in Airbus
Table of Content
1. Market Situation and Industrial Composite Applications 2. A350 Structures
3. Conclusions
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Composites in Airbus
Table of Content
1. Market Situation and Industrial Composite Applications
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A step by step gain of composite experience
Composites Introduction • Within primary structures
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Composites Introduction • Within primary structures
V10F + Outer wing ATR72 + Outer wing A350XWB + Outer wing, Fuselage A380 + Rear Fuselage, Center Wing Box, Wing Ribs A340-600 + Rear Pressure Bulkhead, Keel Beam A400M + Cargo door, Outer wing
A330/A340 + HTP as fuel tank
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A320 + HTP, Flaps, Ailerons, Spoilers A310-300 Fin, Rudder, Elevators
Unique experience with more than 70 million FH cumulated
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Composite structure / Structure weight (%) … step by step approach…
60
A350XWB
53%
A400 M
40
20
25%
A320 A330
A380-800
A340-600
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