The Russians did a lot of research in the 1950's on this and found that the turquoise color would assist crews in staying alert and calm, especially during high stress situations. You'll also find that McDonnell Douglas also used this color in their cockpits on the DC-7:Why is the framework in the cockpits of Russian aircraft painted blue?
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Monday, July 27, 2015
Why is the framework in the cockpits of Russian aircraft painted blue?
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