Glossary
Aircraft & Engineering
Fuselage
Definition
The main body structure of an aircraft that holds crew, passengers, and cargo
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Composite Materials
Advanced lightweight materials (carbon fiber, fiberglass) used in modern aircraft construction
Empennage (Tail Section)
The tail assembly of an aircraft including horizontal stabilizer, vertical fin, and control surfaces
Narrow-Body Aircraft
A single-aisle aircraft typically seating 100-240 passengers for short/medium-haul flights
Pressurization
The process of maintaining a safe atmospheric pressure inside the aircraft cabin at high altitudes
Wide-Body Aircraft
A twin-aisle aircraft typically seating 200-600 passengers for medium/long-haul flights
Winglet
A vertical or angled extension at the tip of an aircraft wing that reduces drag
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Mach Number (M)
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