WHY IS YOUR WINDOW ROUND?
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Why are airplane windows round? This video explains the engineering reason behind round aircraft windows, from the 1954 Comet disasters to how cabin pressurization and metal fatigue shaped every flight you take. You will learn why square windows crack, what about 3,000 cycles means for an airframe, and how to check your own window on your next flight.
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