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China Tests Local Alternatives for C919 Aircraft
Some Chinese-made materials are already being tested on the C919; HM1176 sealant has been used since 2025.
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Some Chinese-made materials are already being tested on the C919; HM1176 sealant has been used since 2025.
CARDC tested a 1:52 scale model in a transonic wind tunnel, not a full-size aircraft.