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Old 06-30-2015, 07:43 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Future fodder for foolishness: bug splatter-shedding paint improves fuel economy!


Photo: Tamsin Slater


Actually, it's true! But for aeronautic applications...

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NASA scientists are now developing coatings that help aircraft shed or repel bug guts during flight. After screening nearly 200 different coating formulations [...] it has created a coating that could reduce the amount of insect insides stuck to the wings by up to 40%.

With further optimization, such coatings could allow planes to use 5% less fuel
Source:
Airplane Coatings Help Recoup Fuel Efficiency Lost To Bug Splatter

NASA’s insect-shedding surfaces reduce drag by keeping plane wings cleaner in flight


Airplane Coatings Help Recoup Fuel Efficiency Lost To Bug Splatter | June 29, 2015 Issue - Vol. 93 Issue 26 | Chemical & Engineering News

Countdown until this shows up on a car forum as a fuel economy mod?

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