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PeachSnappleOhYeah t1_j5wk1bn wrote

Reply to comment by Zerstoror in TIL American WW2 airplanes were sent to war unpainted starting in 1943. The polished surface made the planes faster and lighter, giving more range to all planes and more cargo hold for the bombers by PatmygroinB

wow. they... don't use latex wall paint on airplanes.

and... the paint they actually do use, is enamels and epoxies... which are heavier per gallon.

this says it can require up to 1100kg of paint (i'll let you convert it)

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hansn t1_j5wuw5j wrote

> wow. they... don't use latex wall paint on airplanes.

Too good for Spirit Airlines are you?

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TheUmgawa t1_j5xmcjk wrote

Pretty sure they’re huffing the paint on Spirit.

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Eschotaeus t1_j5x51wq wrote

That’s 2,425 freedom units. No wonder the other guy disappeared lol.

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