[Bringbackthedraft]

When Boeing first considered extensive use of structural composites on the 787 Dreamliner, its engineers knew intuitively the epoxy/carbon fiber matrices would reduce weight significantly, allowing fuel savings and extended flying range. .............................. Hmmmmmmm? No wonder the Russians and Chinese ordered them. A little reverse engineering potential?

[Abathar]

I wonder how the plane will take a lighting strike. Aluminum skinned planes do ok, I wonder if this non-conductive skin will tend to splinter and crack if hit with all that energy.

[rellimpank]

—high school physics-—gravity wins again!!!

[7thOF7th]

This material is very difficult to reverse engineer due to the proprietary curing tech that is used. The autoclaves used for this type of manufacturing are immense and not easily manufactured. I’m not saying it can’t be done, I just know it will not be an easy thing to do.