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Parts of the plane, including the tail section here, are made by laying down sheets of carbon fiber. The finished composite sheets, which have the consistency of fruit leather, are laid down in alternating patterns, then baked in an autoclave, or oven. The resulting composite is stronger than steel and virtually dent-proof.

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