When Glue Is A Problem
The German military created a new plane, the Heinkel He-162, near the conclusion of World War II. It took only 90 days to design, build, and assemble the first plane. If that’s not enough to reassure you, consider this: the plane was also made of wood to save money on metal parts.
That meant the plane would need a lot of glue to stay together. The adhesive ended up being a liability for the plane because it began to damage the exterior and airframe. It’s no surprise that this hurriedly designed plane was likewise shortly discarded. It was first launched in January 1945, but by May of that year, it had been phased out… However, it’s probable that the conclusion of the war in Europe played a bigger influence in the plane’s demise than anything else.