airframe; fuselage; aircraft body
Refers to the structural body of an aircraft, including the fuselage, wings, and tail assembly, as distinct from the engine or payload.
The airframe was heavily damaged in the accident.
The new aircraft body is made of lightweight materials.
The aircraft crashed due to an engine failure.
We inspect the airframe before the flight.
A crack was found in the airframe during inspection.
The overall length of this aircraft's airframe is 70 meters.