機体
Meanings
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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.
Usage patterns
- 機体が墜落するfor an aircraft (airframe) to crash
The aircraft crashed due to an engine failure.
- 機体を点検するto inspect the airframe
We inspect the airframe before the flight.
- 機体に亀裂が見つかるa crack is found in the airframe
A crack was found in the airframe during inspection.
- 機体の全長the overall length of the airframe
The overall length of this aircraft's airframe is 70 meters.