New alloy could mean faster jet fighters

Posted on: Jan. 5th, 2006 || Source: science.monstersandcritics.com | E-mail Article | Print Article

MES, IA, United States (UPI) -- A new high-strength aluminum alloy being developed by government researchers could make jet aircraft fly farther and faster.

The new alloy is being developed for use in the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, which will become the primary fighter for the U.S. military.

Researchers at Ames Laboratory`s Materials Preparation Center will produce about 400 pounds of an aluminum-yttrium-nickel alloy over the next few months as a benchmark for testing.

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