Why can't they make the whole plane out of the same substance? ~just a thought...
2006-07-21 09:21:17 · 14 answers · asked by molly m 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Other - Entertainment
hmm good point!
2006-07-21 09:23:42 · answer #1 · answered by Nanjadufrance 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the box is not indestructible most of those black boxes are also destroyed or take months and years to reassmeble.
The "indestructible black box" is a myth.
They had a documentary showing dozens of boxes being worked on and that some can not be fixed but they must be saved for future agents to repair with better technology.
If I find the documentary I'll drop a link.
2006-07-21 09:29:58 · answer #2 · answered by Man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That box isn't actually indestructible, just able to survive the crash. It wouldn't matter if the plane could be made of the same material, it's the fall that will kill you, not necessarily the plane breaking apart upon impact.
2006-07-21 09:28:55 · answer #3 · answered by highendsystems 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not indestructible just very durable. An entire plane made out of that substance would be too heavy to fly!
2006-07-21 09:25:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The black box is so heavy that the plane would never make it off the ground. It would be a good idea though, if someone could figure it out.
2006-07-21 09:25:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a question as old as the little black box. The plane would be way too heavy and it wouldn't take off at a comfortable speed.
2006-07-21 09:25:32 · answer #6 · answered by asthenia394 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's too heavy to fly very far, but I drive a car that's just about that indestructible -- a Ford Crown Victoria. I feel a lot safer in it than in a airplane.
2006-07-21 09:26:19 · answer #7 · answered by Sprinter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually the little block box is orange....Other random thoughts:
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2006-07-21 09:34:12 · answer #8 · answered by Todd_Shavor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably for the same reason we don't drive around in airbags with wheels.... lol.
I'd guess the composite material that makes up the black box is too costly, or too heavy to be used commerically in large amounts.
2006-07-21 09:25:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the plane would be far too dense and heavy to fly.
Planes now are typically made of strong alluminum alloys (since alluminum is one of the lightest metals). Planes need to be both light and sturdy if they are going to fly.
2006-07-21 09:25:35 · answer #10 · answered by Steven B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The black box is made of titanium, which is a lot heavier than steel and aluminum, not to mention much more expensive. If they made an entire aircraft out of titanium, it would have to have a lot more wing surface than one made out of aluminum and steel, and would cost about 20 times more.
2006-07-21 09:27:11 · answer #11 · answered by Danzarth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋