11Ni-9Co-0.8Ti maraging steel is an ultra-high-strength iron-nickel alloy strengthened by precipitation hardening rather than carbon content, making it exceptionally tough and damage-tolerant at very high strength levels. It is used primarily in aerospace and defense applications where weight savings and reliable performance under extreme stress are critical—including rocket motor cases, landing gear, and structural components in high-performance aircraft. Engineers select maraging steel over conventional high-carbon steels when fracture toughness and dimensional stability during heat treatment are essential, and over titanium alloys when cost and machinability are competitive constraints.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | 1.856 | GPa | — | ||
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)(σy) | 1.780 | GPa | — |