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Skin (aeronautics)

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(Redirected from Aircraft skin) Outer surface which covers much of its wings and fuselage

The skin of an aircraft is the outer surface which covers much of its wings and fuselage. The most commonly used materials are aluminum and aluminium alloys with other metals, including zinc, magnesium and copper.

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