The A350 MASK! Cockpit window shape EXPLAINED BY CAPTAIN JOE
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00:00 Intro
00:31 A350 launch
01:17 Old cockpit windows
01:46 Reduced drag
02:21 Pressure distribution
02:38 Rain/Snow Repellent
03:13 The black mask
04:14 Marketing Stunt?
04:57 The future masks
06:00 4 Questions for you
07:13 Outro
(Article by Simple Flying)
One of the most distinctive aspects of the new Airbus aircraft is the black โmaskโ or visor around the windshield. Starting from the A350, new models like the A330neo and A321LR and beyond will all feature this. Hereโs why Airbus aircraft have this unique design.
While the windshield mask certainly looks striking and unique, the reason for having it is not just aesthetic. To understand the masking, we first have to understand the unique windshield design on new Airbus planes.
According to Ruby, a Virgin Atlantic blog, the curved windshield design on these aircraft increases the overall aerodynamic efficiency of the planes. The A350 was the first Airbus aircraft to feature a curved cockpit glass, which allows the airflow to hug the surface of the glass with less turbulence, and thereby reduce drag.
Additionally, the windowsโ concave design along the nose of the aircraft gives pilots a better view of ground operations when at the airport. But what about the black masking around the windshield?
The black masking on this new windshield serves a purpose too. According to Airbus,
โThe emblematic โsunglassesโ like black windshield eases the windowโs maintenance and contributes to harmonising the thermal condition of this temperature-sensitive window area.โ
Put simply, this means the black color adjusts better to the temperatures surrounding the aircraft. Planes routinely go through rapid temperature changes, taking off from hot airports in the cold atmosphere, and all parts must adjust to this change.
The curved windshield and black โsunglassesโ masking has continued from the A350 and found itself on all subsequent Airbus aircraft. The A330neo received the new design in 2017, clearly differentiating it from the older A330s. The first narrowbody aircraft to sport the new look was A321LR in 2018, cementing the new design as integral to the entire lineup.
We also know that the upcoming A321XLR will also feature the black masking from renders of the aircraft. The decision means that nearly all Airbus planes made in the next decade with feature this striking design.
Unique
Modern aircraft all look fairly similar, only varying by the size of their fuselage (although hereโs a guide to always know what plane youโre looking at). However, manufacturers always try to add something unique to their planes. Usually, itโs the wings and wingtips of the specific planes, but Airbus and Boeing both have other features too.
New Boeing planes are instantly recognizable by the serrated engine covers on the 787 and 737 MAXs. Combined with the specific wing designs, spotting Boeing and Airbus planes has become quite easy now. However, it is sad to see the serrated covers wonโt be returning on the 777X, putting their future in doubt.
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