Army Uses Innovative Process to 3-D Print Parts for Aircraft

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(Photo Credit: Photo courtesy GE Aviation)
(Photo Credit: Photo courtesy GE Aviation)

June 23, 2020 | Originally published by U.S. Army on June 18, 2020

Army aviation plays a critical role for Soldiers in battle. Helicopters are used to transport Soldiers and supplies to war zones, conduct reconnaissance missions, strike targets, and evacuate injured Soldiers for treatment. As new technology evolves, it is added to military helicopters, but the additional weight may adversely affect speed and maneuverability.

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