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Aircraft and systems

# Fuselage

TERM · Aircraft and systems

At a glance

## Meaning of Fuselage

The aircraft's main body, connecting major structural elements and housing occupants or cargo.

### More about Fuselage

On a passenger aircraft, the fuselage contains the cockpit, cabin and baggage spaces. Wings and the tail are attached to it.

It carries loads during flight and landing. The fuselage is only one part of the airframe, which also includes wings, tail surfaces, controls and landing gear.

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