It also taught them how to prevent stresses concentrating at certain points, thereby triggering a fatal tear in the aircraft's skin.

ECONOMIST: Aircraft fatigue

And, as well as all the environmental benefits of eliminating paint, the film-coating has the added advantage that it can save fuel by reducing the friction between the aircraft's skin and the air.

ECONOMIST: It’s a wrap | The

The giant half-dome shelters are an essential part of the bomber fleet as the B-2 requires a controlled environment for repairs on the aircraft's delicate skin that allows it to fly undetected by radar.

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