Since the first helicopter took flight in 1939, helicopters have seen vast improvement in terms of their structure, flight capacities, and more. In particular, helicopters have seen growth in the material composition of the various components they have, with many being manufactured using fiberglass, carbon, and aramid (Kevlar) fibers. The use of fiber composites is not new to rotary-wing aircraft. In fact, they have always had a closer relationship to composite materials than their counterparts.
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