Airplane Coatings Help Recoup Fuel Efficiency Lost To Bug Splatter

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By samzenpusJun 29, 2015, 6:16 pm143 pts
MTorrice writes: When bugs hit the wings of oncoming airplanes, they create a problem. Their blood, called hemolymph, sticks to an airplane's wings, disrupting the smooth airflow over them and reducing the aircraft's fuel efficiency. To fight the problem, NASA is working on developing a coating that could help…

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