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Airframe
The basic mechanical structure of an aircraft or spacecraft, excluding the engines and internal systems.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
An airframe refers to the fundamental structural components of an aircraft or spacecraft, including the fuselage, wings, empennage, landing gear, and control surfaces, designed to withstand aerodynamic and operational loads, excluding propulsion systems and mission equipment.
BACKGROUND
The mechanical structure of an aircraft is known as the airframe. This structure is typically considered to include the fuselage, undercarriage, empennage and wings, and excludes the propulsion system.
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- Fuselage
- Structure
- Body
- Shell
USAGE NOTE
The airframe must be strong yet lightweight to maximize payload capacity.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Airframe.
A leading global aerospace company that develops, manufactures, and services commercial jetliners, military aircraft, satellites, and advanced defense systems, including the design and production of their airframes.
A European multinational aerospace corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells civil and military aerospace products worldwide, with extensive expertise in developing and constructing aircraft airframes.
A global security and aerospace company engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services, including a wide range of military aircraft airframes.
An American multinational aerospace and defense technology company that specializes in aircraft, spacecraft, and advanced systems, heavily involved in the design and manufacturing of complex airframe structures for defense and space applications.
One of the world's largest manufacturers of aerostructures for commercial and defense aircraft, specializing in designing and producing fuselages, nacelles, pylons, and wing components – core elements of an airframe.
A Brazilian multinational aerospace manufacturer that produces commercial, military, executive, and agricultural aircraft, designing and building the complete airframes for its diverse product line.
A Chinese state-owned aerospace manufacturer that designs and constructs large passenger aircraft, including the development and production of their complete airframes for commercial aviation.
An American aircraft manufacturer, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, renowned for designing, developing, manufacturing, and servicing business jets, including the advanced airframes that form the foundation of these high-performance aircraft.