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   fuselage

   /ˈfjuːzɪlɑːʒ/

   noun

   • 1. the main body of an aircraft.

   Word Origin early 20th century: from French, from fuseler ‘shape into a spindle’, from fuseau ‘spindle’.

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   What is a fuselage in a plane?

   • Fuselage The fuselage of an aircraft is the main body of the plane that holds the passengers, cargo, and other essential components, such as the wings, tail, and engines. Example: The Boeing 747’s fuselage is made of lightweight materials such as aluminum and composite materials to reduce weight and increase fuel efficiency.

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   What is a wing in a plane?

   • The wing of an aircraft is the horizontal structure attached to the fuselage that generates lift and allows the plane to stay aloft. It is typically composed of an airfoil shape and may have flaps and other control surfaces to help the pilot control the plane’s speed and altitude.

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   What is the nose of an aircraft?

   • The nose of an aircraft is the forward-most part of the fuselage, which houses the cockpit and serves as the pilot’s workspace. Example: The pilot carefully maneuvered the aircraft’s nose towards the runway for landing. Flight deck

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   What is a tail in a plane?

   • Tail The tail of an aircraft is the rear section of the plane that includes the vertical fin, horizontal stabilizers, and control surfaces such as the rudder and elevators. It helps stabilize the plane during flight and allows the pilot to control the pitch and yaw of the aircraft.

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3. www.britannica.com › technology › F-16F-16 | Description & History | Britannica

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   1 day ago · The fuselage of the F-16 flares out at its juncture with the aluminum-alloy wings, giving the aircraft greater lift and stability at steep angles of attack. A computerized “fly-by-wire” stabilizing system issues continuous commands to control surfaces in the tail and wings, and a “heads-up-display” instrumentation system projects flying ...

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4. 7esl.com › parts-of-an-aircraftAircraft Parts: Parts of an Airplane in English with Pictures

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   3 days ago · The fuselage of an aircraft is the main body of the plane that holds the passengers, cargo, and other essential components, such as the wings, tail, and engines. Example: The Boeing 747’s fuselage is made of lightweight materials such as aluminum and composite materials to reduce weight and increase fuel efficiency.

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   2 days ago · Helicopter - Rotor, Flight, Design: Unlike fixed-wing aircraft, the helicopter’s main airfoil is the rotating blade assembly (rotor) mounted atop its fuselage on a hinged shaft (mast) connected with the vehicle’s engine and flight controls.

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6. aviationinfo.net › difference-between-semiDifference Between Semi-Monocoque and Monocoque Structures

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   5 days ago · The difference between a monocoque and semi-monocoque structure is the way in which they absorb and carry flight loads. A semi-monocoque structure is comprised of structural elements which “carry” the flight loads and stress on the structure of the aircraft.

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   1 day ago · The A350 features a new composite fuselage with a constant width from door 1 to door 4, unlike previous Airbus aircraft, to provide maximum usable volume. The double-lobe fuselage cross-section has a maximum outer diameter of 5.97 m (19.6 ft), compared to 5.64 m (18.5 ft) for the A330/A340.

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   5 days ago · A still from a video shows Guardia di Finanza personnel unwrapping the fuselage of a UAV that was found in a container at the Italian port of Gioia Tauro. (Guardia di Finanza ) Italy's Guardia di ...

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   3 days ago · The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft used by the Royal Air Force and other Allied countries before, during, and after World War II. It was the only British fighter produced continuously throughout the war. The Spitfire remains popular among enthusiasts.