structures in aeronautics

wood and fabric

1903

In the early years of aviation, aircraft were primarily made of wood and fabric, simple structures of wood and wire were used, such as those used by the Wright brothers in their flyer airplane.

metal

1919

During the interwar period, metal aircraft construction techniques were developed, aluminum and steel structures were introduced, providing greater strength and durability, biplane and triplane configurations were adopted, with struts and ailerons to support the load.

world war 2

1939

World War II spurred advances in aircraft construction, lighter and stronger aluminum and alloy structures were developed, configurations such as the low-wing monoplane emerged, which offered greater speed and maneuverability.

after world war 2

1945

After the war, the aircraft industry focused on large commercial and military aircraft, advanced structural design techniques were introduced, such as the use of composite materials and more sophisticated construction techniques, swept wing configurations were adopted to improve aerodynamic efficiency.

carbon fiber

1960

Experimenting with new configurations such as delta wing and variable swept wing to improve performance in different flight conditions, carbon fiber composite materials were developed, which offered a unique combination of strength and lightness.

composite materials

1980

The use of composite materials in aircraft construction became widespread, reducing weight and increasing structural strength; aircraft were designed with delta wing configurations and variable geometry to adapt to various missions and performance requirements.