Shark-Skin Material to Enhance Aircraft Fuel Efficiency

Posted: 2025-04-22 17:41:00 UTC

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A shark-skin mimicking material that reduces drag is being tested on planes by the US military and commercial airlines to improve fuel efficiency.

Drag reduction in aircraft

Improved fuel efficiency

Application of biomimicry in engineering

Military and commercial airline adoption