{"id":1946,"date":"2020-12-15T04:49:14","date_gmt":"2020-12-14T18:19:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2dpoint.net\/?p=1946"},"modified":"2020-12-15T05:29:21","modified_gmt":"2020-12-14T18:59:21","slug":"why-are-planes-nearly-always-painted-white","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/2dpoint.net\/why-are-planes-nearly-always-painted-white\/","title":{"rendered":"Why are planes nearly always painted white?"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> < 1<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>
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  1. Reason 1: <\/b>White keeps the plane cooler.<\/li>\n
  2. <\/b>White reflects sunlight, while dark colours absorb sunlight; so, white minimises the heat and any potential damage from solar radiation.<\/li>\n
  3. Reason 2: <\/b>Safety.<\/li>\n
  4. <\/b>Damages or leaks are easier to spot on white, so it adds to the safety of the plane.<\/li>\n
  5. <\/b>Also, in the case of a crash or emergency landing, it is easier for rescue teams to spot the white aircraft.<\/li>\n
  6. <\/b>Research published in the journal Human-Wildlife Interactions<\/i> suggests that it is easier for birds to detect and avoid white colour.<\/li>\n
  7. <\/b>So, white colour comparatively reduces the risk of birds flying into the planes, thus enhancing safety.<\/li>\n
  8. Reason 3: <\/b>White is cheaper to buy & maintain and easier to sell.<\/li>\n
  9. Because of the reasons mentioned above, a<\/b>ll planes start out white when they are made.<\/li>\n
  10. To add an additional layer of paint would mean extra money (estimated between $50,000 and $200,000 per plane) for that paint.<\/li>\n
  11. <\/b>Also, an additional layer of paint would mean additional weight of about 500 kgs, which is equivalent to about 7 additional passengers.<\/li>\n
  12. <\/b>More weight means more fuel is burnt and thus the efficiency of the plane is affected.<\/li>\n
  13. Historically, some planes have tried avoiding the white paint as well, but that leads to the tarnishing of the metal and thus adds to the cost of polishing & maintenance.<\/li>\n
  14. <\/b>Dark colours are likely to fade with time and need touch-ups and repaint, thus adding to the airline\u2019s maintenance costs.<\/li>\n
  15. Furthermore, airlines often end up selling their aircraft to other carriers and white planes are easier to sell.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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