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The correct term for an airplane window is a porthole, the same as for a window on the side of a ship.
June Dunbar
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∙ 11y agoThey are called 'windows'.
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What are the windows of an airplane called?
LEXANLexan is a registered trademark for SABIC Innovative Plastics' (formerly General Electric Plastics) brand of polycarbonate resin thermoplastic
Are airplane windows bulletproof?
Yes
How many no of windows in an airplane?
100
What is the front of an airplane called?
The front of an airplane is called nose of the airplane.
Why are airplane windows curved?
Why are airplane windows curved? A: This Q is about windows that are NOT flat. Usually curved windows are designed to fit the shape of the airplane so as make the airplane more aerodynamic and not be boxy. Why are airplane windows rounded on the corners? A: One of the first British jets began to crash for no reason. This airplane, the Comet, had large square windows. The investigation discovered that the airplane cracked open at the corners of the windows. This was about the time that engineers began to understand the phenomna of Fatigue. Their tests showed that the corners of the windows resulted in higher stresses and it fatigued the metal. They redeisgned the windows to be rounded and it reduced the stresses and no more planes crashed. Sharp corners in holes of any surface that is carrying a load will increase the stresses. If the corner is changed to a curved edge, then the stresses are lowered. Think of stress as a flow of forces and when it comes to a sharp corner, the flow can't go around the corner.
What material is used to windows of airplane?
Reinforced glass.
What does an airplane have that is made out of glass?
The windshield, the windows? Lol
Can you close airplane windows?
You can't open them to begin with. Most airline windows have a shade that can be pulled down.
Why do are airplane windows are smaller than bus windows?
Aircraft windows need to resist severe air pressure changes and pressure differential.
Why have airplanes have two windows?
To keep the temperature inside the airplane nice.
What is an airplane with no motor?
An airplane with no motor is called a glider.
What is an airplane in French?
an airplane is called 'un avion' in French.
