Fuselage

Main body section of an aircraft.

body

/fjuːˈzeɪlæd/

It comes from the French word 'fuselé' meaning 'body'.

The fuselage is like the body of an airplane, holding passengers and connecting the wings and tail.

What is a fuselage? It's the main body section of an aircraft
What materials are fuselages made from? Aluminum or composite materials
How does the fuselage affect flight? It provides structural integrity and aerodynamic shape

aircraft vehicle

cockpit cabin

wings tail

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mechanical component