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The aircraft has a special coating that somehow repels lightning so the aircraft isn't affected. The coating is usually aluminum which is a very good conductor of electricity. I hope this info has been of help to everyone.
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Does lightning hurt an Airbus?
No, lightning does not hurt any modern aircraft.
Which of Benjamin Franklin inventions protected people from lightning?
the lightning rod
How does airplane escape lightning?
Sometimes it doesn't escape. There are documented cases of lightning hitting aircraft.
How did the spitfire support other aircraft?
It was a fighter, so on many occasions it protected bombers from enemy aircraft.
Who made Lightning fighter planes?
The US built the P-38 Lightning fighter. Specifically, it was designed and built by the Lockheed Aircraft Company.
What has the author Franklin A Fisher written?
Franklin A Fisher has written: 'Lightning protection of aircraft' -- subject(s): Aeronautics, Safety measures, Lightning protection
Is it true that a building can be protected from lightning by grounding?
Lightning can still strike a building, but grounding makes the electricity in the lightning flow into the ground, making it a less of a danger to the people in the building. Yes its true
What is the newest US military plane?
No one can say because new aircraft are built in secrecy but the latest aircraft developed and accepted into the USAF is the f35 lightning
Do airplane have safety feautures to overcome lightining?
Yes. Many modern aircraft (and nearly all airliners) have weather RADAR as well as weather-equipped GPS systems to help the pilot avoid areas where lightning is present. Some aircraft also have lightning detectors which show the pilot where lightning is present. Additionally, aircraft are also equipped with "static wicks" which are small protrusions from the trailing edge of the wings and tail section. These static wicks bleed off excess static electricity which builds up on the skin of the aircraft due to friction with the atmosphere. Static wicks act to neutralize the electrical charge of the aircraft skin and their primary purpose is to reduce the risk of spark ignition when fueling or electrocution when ground personnel come into contact with the aircraft, but they also help reduce the likelihood of a lightning strike.
Is the F-35 Lightning II going to be the last manned aircraft made?
Probably not. There are currently programs to create more manned aircraft after the F-35, so don't worry.
How can buildings be protected form lightning?
Tall skyscrapers use lightening rods to direct the lightening away from the building.
Which jet aircraft takes off vertically?
F-35 Lightning (American), Harrier (British), and Yak-38 (Russian).
