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Old 10-29-2008, 01:17 PM   #27 (permalink)
Sully2
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Default Re: Interesting Welding Statement.

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Originally Posted by AlanB View Post
I believe the statement was MIG welded, and while I am not knowlegable with the aircraft models you mentioned, I have seen an airfield after sleeping at a Holiday Inn and cannot think of a single MIG welded component. (and yes I am a licensed Aircraft sheetmetal guy)
The above mentioned aircraft..along with the F18...are the mainstay combat aircraft presently used my the US Armed forces...??

Onlt thing I knopw about the SHEETMETAL on the fuselage is that typically its RIVETED on..or held in place with 1/4 turn fasteners..!
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