Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Why are airplane windows round?

Because the first jets used square windows—and they caused fatal crashes. In the 1950s, metal fatigue from stress concentration at sharp corners brought down 3 planes, killing everyone aboard. The discovery led to a worldwide redesign in aviation. Round windows distribute pressure more evenly, making today’s planes far safer.

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