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Why Aeroplanes Are Painted White? by naijanaso: 2:39pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
Ever wondered why Airplanes are mostly painted white? 1. ITS CHEAPER AND REDUCES WEIGHT “Paint adds between 600-1,200 lbs (273-544 kg) of weight to an aircraft,” a spokesperson for Boeing told Telegraph Travel. Extra weight means more fuel is burned, and 544kg equates to around eight passengers. And airlines take the issue of weight very seriously. In the 1980s, for example, Robert Crandall, the former chief executive of American Airlines, claimed the carrier had made annual savings of $40,000 by removing just one olive from every salad served on board its flights. The paint itself costs money too, and repainting an aircraft uses a lot of it. “Approximately 120 gallons (454 litres) of paint are used on a typical 747; 90 gallons (341 litres) on a 767; and 110 gallons (416 litres) on a 777, while a typical 787 Dreamliner paint scheme involves 800-1000 lbs (362-453 kg) of paint,” said Boeing. All told, repainting a plane costs between £36,375 ($50,000) and £145,503 ($200,000). Furthermore, airlines often end up selling their aircraft to other carriers. They will find it harder to do so if the colour scheme is anything but white. 2. IT KEEPS THE PLANE COOL In the same way that lighter colours dominate our summer wardrobes because they are cooler, aircraft are painted white to reflect sunlight. “The main reason why aircraft are painted white or light colours is to reflect sunlight and minimise both the heating and any potential damage from solar radiation,” R. John Hansman, Aeronautics and Astronautics professor, 3. DAMAGE CONTROL. The white colour of most aircraft makes it easier for any cracks, dents, oil spills and other faults to be identified and repaired swiftly. 4. SEARCH AND RESCUE. It depends where the crash occurs, but, should a plane go down, a white fuselage may well be easier to spot more from the air - another good reason for avoiding colour. 5. REDUCING BIRD STRIKES. Aircraft visibility could be enhanced by white or brightly-coloured exteriors to potentially increase its detection and avoidance by birds, according to research, such as a US study published in the science journal Human-Wildlife Interactions in 2011. The study looked at the correlation between bird strike rates among different airlines and aircraft colour schemes, assuming that “Darker aircraft colour schemes could potentially reduce the contrast between aircraft and the visual background [and] potentially reduce the ability of birds to detect aircraft in sufficient time to avoid a strike,” the report said. Source: https://www-telegraph-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travel-truths/why-planes-are-painted-white/amp/?amp_js_v=a3&_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQFKAGwASA%3D#aoh=15833143031398&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraph.co.uk%2Ftravel%2Ftravel-truths%2Fwhy-planes-are-painted-white%2F 19 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Why Aeroplanes Are Painted White? by pyrex23(m): 3:26pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
Lalasticlala do the needful.. fp 1 Like |
Re: Why Aeroplanes Are Painted White? by kennyjam: 3:53pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
weldone |
Re: Why Aeroplanes Are Painted White? by henrybomb(m): 4:12pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
Very informative 2 Likes |
Re: Why Aeroplanes Are Painted White? by sbashir10(m): 4:28pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
Very informative, and educative, please it should be moved to front page 2 Likes |
Re: Why Aeroplanes Are Painted White? by SenecaTheYonger: 4:33pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
Well done |
Re: Why Aeroplanes Are Painted White? by Fizzymike1(m): 4:38pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
Not a snake thread so I doubt if it will make front page. 3 Likes |
Re: Why Aeroplanes Are Painted White? by hiphopnobss(m): 4:39pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
Nice One! I found value in this post. Kudos! 1 Like |
Re: Why Aeroplanes Are Painted White? by domido(m): 4:44pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
Front page worthy oooo 1 Like |
Re: Why Aeroplanes Are Painted White? by Petersamuel8(m): 4:59pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
Good one |
Re: Why Aeroplanes Are Painted White? by Divinostic: 5:06pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
Nice one |
Re: Why Aeroplanes Are Painted White? by b3llo(m): 5:17pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
I learnt something that is overlooked and it is assumed to be normal. "Information is power" but it should never be compared with "Power is power" 4 Likes |
Re: Why Aeroplanes Are Painted White? by Nobody: 5:21pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
Anyone that knows of an ongoing pilot scholarship program should please dm me Thank you |
Re: Why Aeroplanes Are Painted White? by seanwilliam(m): 5:26pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
I have been searching for this since secondary school days 1 Like |
Re: Why Aeroplanes Are Painted White? by SHOPPERS(m): 5:30pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
The truth? It's because many birds also come in that same color white. A dove was the model for designing airplanes. And doves are predominantly white. Don't ask me how I knew, ask yourself why you're just thinking about it. |
Re: Why Aeroplanes Are Painted White? by Vulcanheph(m): 5:34pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
Dear lalasticala
I know This is not a Snake thread but please move it to front page. 1 Like |
Re: Why Aeroplanes Are Painted White? by Orubebe01: 6:01pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
Mine will be in amotekuite colour Beautiful colour 5 Likes
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Re: Why Aeroplanes Are Painted White? by cRobo: 6:05pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
My private jet is blue |
Re: Why Aeroplanes Are Painted White? by FromZeroToHero(m): 6:56pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
I will paint mine with this colour.
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Re: Why Aeroplanes Are Painted White? by GEOANDSONS: 7:12pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
Orubebe01: 3 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Why Aeroplanes Are Painted White? by moscobabs(m): 7:33pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
Why this topic never reach frontpage? |
Re: Why Aeroplanes Are Painted White? by TMemos: 7:44pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
Take this WHITE Big boys and girls paint their planes in any colour. If you are a big boy or girl or aspiring big boy or girl, HIT the like button 1 Like
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Re: Why Aeroplanes Are Painted White? by TMemos: 7:44pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
Take another WHITE 1 Like
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Re: Why Aeroplanes Are Painted White? by Yustash001(m): 7:45pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
Nice one.... 1 Like |
Re: Why Aeroplanes Are Painted White? by y3mi(m): 7:51pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
It because aliens are naturally color blind but whites easily helps their UFOs detect airplane so as to avoid collisions. If you don't believe then explain how come airplane crashing into saucers unless you wanna say you don't believe in terms existence of space aliens. Hell, if I do. |
Re: Why Aeroplanes Are Painted White? by Makavelli25: 8:02pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
Click like if you find this important |
Re: Why Aeroplanes Are Painted White? by Iceyjay(m): 8:03pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
TMemos:Fvck off! |
Re: Why Aeroplanes Are Painted White? by DaInferno(m): 8:21pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
TMemos:hit like if you think this op is looking for attention ! 1 Like |
Re: Why Aeroplanes Are Painted White? by Viserion: 8:21pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
nice read |
Re: Why Aeroplanes Are Painted White? by Hisduchess(f): 8:35pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
TMemos: Big boys and girls no dey die okwa ya biko shift wan side.@op thank you for this educative post.daalu |
Re: Why Aeroplanes Are Painted White? by Firstorderwizard(m): 9:23pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
In Bubu's certificate,WAEC died |
Re: Why Aeroplanes Are Painted White? by TMemos: 9:43pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
Iceyjay: Die off!!! |
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