The selection of titanium in this application is based on titanium's strength to weight ration, combined with it reliability in service

Titanium can be found in both military and commercial helicopters.  The design criteria for titanium in this application include titanium's reliability of service, as well as titanium's strength to weight ratio.  Titanium has been designed into every major helicopter program, whether it be commercial or military.

Products used in this application include:

Bar, Billet, Plate, Sheet,  Block