Airframe

Noun CEFR B2

ˈɛɹ.fɹe(ɪ)m

Definitions

The main body and structure of an aircraft (without the powerplant).

Equivalents

DeutschGerippe

日本語機体

العربيةهيكل الطائرة

2 more languages

한국어기체

Polskipłatowiec

Examples

“This airframe has 2600 flight hours on it; the powerplant has just over 800.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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See also

airframer Airframes airfreight airfreighter airfryer airfuge

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