NASA Uses Shape Memory Alloys to Fold F-18 Wing

Engineers from NASA’s Glenn Research Center, NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center and Boeing have successfully used shape memory alloys (SMA) to move a full-sized wing section of an F/A-18 Hornet. This test is part of a project investigating the use of shape memory alloys to fold aircraft wings in flight for enhanced aircraft performance. Get the full story at go.nasa.gov/2vUsVwg Credit: NASA