Stork SP Aerospace keeps up with the latest technology by working closely together with knowledge intsitutes like Universities, Research Institutes and companies holding special know how.
Of special interest are our development programs for applied light weight materials for landing and arresting gear. These involve the use of Fiber Reinforced Plastics using Resin Transfer Molding and Metal Matrix Composites.
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On June 23th 2003, SP aerospace and the Dutch Royal Netherlands Air Force performed the first test flight in the world with a Metal Matrix Composite landing gear part. Follow this link to get more information about this achievement. |
 A model of a landing gear trailing arm designed from Fiber Reinforced Plastic. |
 A machine braiding the fibers for the trailing arm . |