Does dark paint weigh more than white paint?

Talking about why white, Smith wrote, “white paint actually weighs less than black paint, and with the average coat of paint for a Boeing 747 weighing at 250 kilos (550 pounds), that’s a whole lot of extra weight that the airlines need to be smart about. Also, unlike other colours, white doesn’t fade.

Who made the A6M Zero?

Nakajima Aircraft Company
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Mitsubishi A6M Zero/Manufacturers

What color paint is the heaviest?

The heaviest looking colour is red, closely followed by blue, then green while yellow appears the lightest.

Why are Aeroplanes painted white?

White is the Color that Best Reflects Sunlight Airplanes are very exposed to sunlight both when they are in flight and when they are parked on the ground. White paint is the best way to minimize cabin heating and prevent potential damage from solar radiation.

What are the specs of a Mitsubishi A6M2?

Type: A6M2 model 21 Function: fighter Year: 1940 Crew: 1 Engines: 1 * 925hp Nakajima Sakae 12 Wing Span: 12.00m Length: 9.06m Height: 3.05m Wing Area: 22.44m2 Empty Weight: 1680kg Speed: 533km/h Ceiling: 10300m Range: 3110km Armament: 2*g20mm 2*mg7.7mm Type: A6M3 model 32 Function: fighter Year: 1940 Crew: 1

What is the Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter?

The Mitsubishi A6M Zero Fighter was the finest shipboard fighter in the world during the first year of the Pacific War. It was the first shipboard fighter capable of defeating its land-based opponents.

What is the history of the Mitsubishi A5M fighter?

The Mitsubishi A5M fighter was just entering service in early 1937, when the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) started looking for its eventual replacement. On 5 October 1937, it issued “Planning Requirements for the Prototype 12-shi Carrier-based Fighter”, sending it to Nakajima and Mitsubishi.

What is the maximum speed of the Airbus A6M5?

The A6M5 had a maximum speed of 565 km/h (351 mph)) at 6,000 m (20,000 ft) and reached that altitude in 7:01 minutes. Subsequent variants included: