c/noncredibledefense · by garth@sh.itjust.works · 141dWhat are these screws on the wings for? The mechanics must need a big honkin' driver, too. 179 points · 7 comments · view on lemmy.world
7 Comments
edgemaster72@lemmy.world · 54 pts · 141d
They reinforce the wings where normally they wouldn't come back if shot there
verdare@piefed.blahaj.zone · 41 pts · 140d
The screws attach the aircraft to the cables that suspend it from the firmament of the heavens.
Alcoholicorn@mander.xyz · 19 pts · 140d
Well if they used bolts it wouldn't be as aerodynamic.
Sanctus@anarchist.nexus · 18 pts · 141d
Aircraft carriers have slots on them like power strips that the other sides of those dock into nicely.
FilthyShrooms@lemmy.world · 16 pts · 140d
It screws the top mold to the bottom mold, and means you can easily unscrew it for maintenance
faizalr@piefed.social · 3 pts · 140d
Esthetic.
p03locke@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 2 pts · 140d
Is this going to be the new Saddam's Hideout meme?