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Fuselage
The main body of an aircraft or rocket, which holds the crew, passengers, cargo, or payload, and to which the wings and tail are attached.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
The primary structural body of an aircraft or launch vehicle, designed to house the crew, passengers, cargo, or payload, and serve as the central attachment point for wings, empennage, landing gear, and propulsion systems, managing aerodynamic and structural loads.
BACKGROUND
The British Aerospace 146 is a short-haul and regional airliner that was manufactured in the United Kingdom by British Aerospace, later part of BAE Systems. Production ran from 1983 until 2001. Production figures include the Avro RJ, an improved version from Avro International Aerospace, a subsidiary of BAE Systems. Production for the Avro RJ version began in 1992. The Avro RJX, a further-improved version with new engines, was announced in 1997, but only two prototypes and one production aircraft were built before all production ceased in 2001. With 387 aircraft produced, the Avro RJ/BAe 146 is the most successful British civil jet airliner programme.
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- Airframe Body
- Main Body
- Hull
- Chassis
USAGE NOTE
The fuselage must be strong enough to withstand significant aerodynamic stresses and internal pressures.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Fuselage.
A global aerospace company that develops, manufactures, and services commercial aircraft, defense products, and space systems, including a significant focus on fuselage design and manufacturing for various platforms.
One of the world's largest aircraft manufacturers, designing and building entire aircraft, which involves extensive research, development, and production of fuselages and structural components for commercial airliners and military transport.
One of the world's largest independent producers of aerostructures, specializing in designing and manufacturing fuselages, pylon & nacelles, and wing components for commercial and defense aircraft.
A global security and aerospace company engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services, including fuselage development for military aircraft and space vehicles.
A global aerospace and defense technology company, involved in the design and production of advanced aircraft structures, including fuselage components for military and space applications.
A Brazilian aerospace conglomerate that produces commercial, military, executive, and agricultural aircraft, with in-house capabilities for designing and manufacturing aircraft fuselages.
A Japanese multinational engineering, electrical equipment, and electronics company. Its aerospace division manufactures fuselage sections and components for major aircraft manufacturers and develops its own aircraft.
A French international high-technology group, active in the aerospace propulsion and equipment, space, and defense markets. Its aerospace divisions contribute to fuselage structures and related systems through advanced materials and manufacturing processes.
An American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company. It designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft, whose primary structures serve as fuselages for carrying payloads and crew into space.
A Canadian business jet manufacturer that designs, develops, and manufactures highly advanced business aircraft, requiring sophisticated fuselage design and production.