Fiber
Carbon fiber (IM7)
Intermediate-modulus PAN carbon fiber; higher stiffness and strength than AS4 — primary aircraft structure.
| Property | Value | Source | Method | Conditions | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.78 g/cm³ | Hexcel HexTow carbon fiber product datasheet | — | 23 °C, dry | — |
| Young's modulus E | 276 GPa | Hexcel HexTow carbon fiber product datasheet | — | 23 °C, dry | axial |
| Tensile strength | 5516 MPa | Hexcel HexTow carbon fiber product datasheet | — | 23 °C, dry | — |
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Sources
- Hexcel HexTow carbon fiber product datasheet
Typical room-temperature values for learning and preliminary design; grades vary. Always confirm against the supplier datasheet before design work. Data policy: docs/DATA-SOURCES.md in the repository.