Re: Windshield Heat & Birdstrikes? I would concur that a very cold windshield is more brittle than a warm one. Its why your windows on your car will crack if you pour hot water on them. I remember doing an experiment in a science class that illustrates this point as well. We froze a raquet ball with liquid nitrogen, and then lightly tapped it with a hammer. Its pretty amazing seeing a rubber ball shatter like glass.
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