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Beryllium is a lighter, stronger compound than iron, and iron is heavy, so decreasing the weight of the aircraft would make for better fuel economy and easier flight.

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Beryllium has a low density, high meltig point, is hard, resistant, has a great thermal conductivity, etc.

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