Re: magnesium wheels?

[PKal <PKal@aol.com>]

In a message dated 97-12-23 20:07:03 EST, stevec@rtd.com writes:

<< > Doesn't aluminum burn very hot also?  Didn't the USS Stark get hit by an
 > Exocet missile (another British export - LBM - Little British Missile) and
 
 I think you will find the exocet is a french product.
  >>

Strictly speaking yes.  The Exocet is produced by a French company
(Aerospatiale-don't hold me to the spelling) but my understanding is that it
was a joint British/French development.  Omitting the French connection (no
pun) made for a better acronym.