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The US Army’s Corpus Christi Depot is 3D printing UH-60 Black Hawk tail fins to bypass OEM supply chain gaps, utilizing high-performance polyetherimide.
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The US Army’s Corpus Christi Depot is 3D printing UH-60 Black Hawk tail fins to bypass OEM supply chain gaps, utilizing high-performance polyetherimide.

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The US Army’s Corpus Christi Depot is 3D printing UH-60 Black Hawk tail fins to bypass OEM supply chain gaps, utilizing high-performance polyetherimide. By printing four segments over 82 hours, the Army is moving beyond prototyping into certified flight hardware production. This shift is critical as Future Vertical Lift designs trend 50% toward composites. This decentralized model minimizes downtime for aircraft grounded by minor structural damage. 🚁⚙️ #3DPrinting #DefenseTech #AdditiveManufacturing #Aerospace

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