Book Description
A comprehensive development and verification test program has been established for the structure of the B-2707 airplane. It recognizes the more demanding usage and environment to which the airplane is subjected, and the use of relatively new structural materials and processes. Additionally, it recognizes the problems of contemporary airplanes and provides testing of proper magnitude and timing to preclude recurrence of similar problems on the SST. Structural areas of concern have been covered by systematic development tests to provide the maximum information possible prior to final design. Toward this end, Boeing has conducted development tests of the SST structure and materials to establish reliable strength, fatigue life, and fail-safe concepts continuously during the past 8-years.