Noun
the framework and covering of an airplane or rocket (excluding the engines)
Source: WordNet747-100B The sole Iran Air 747-100B in passenger service in 2009 The 747-100B model was developed from the -100SR, using its stronger airframe and landing gear design. Source: Internet
After a downselect, Boeing, Douglas, and Lockheed were given additional study contracts for the airframe, along with General Electric and Pratt & Whitney for the engines. Source: Internet
Aircraft selection may be based on whether the service wants a large airframe to carry heavy payloads, or a smaller aircraft that would be more nimble and operate from shorter runways. Source: Internet
Air Force procurement documents call for a replacement for the Boeing 707-based E-8C as a "business jet class" airframe that is "significantly smaller and more efficient." Source: Internet
Anduril Technologies claims its Ghost 4 is "the best drone in the world," offering over 100 minutes of endurance and advanced autonomy and teaming capabilities on a ruggedized single-rotor airframe. Source: Internet
ALIS supports everything from the plane's operations, pilot scheduling, mission planning and supply chain management to maintenance; it is therefore one of the three major components of the jet, along with the airframe and engine. Source: Internet