Examples of airframe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Its pilot successfully deployed an airframe parachute system designed by Cirrus Aircraft to slow the craft's descent after a collision. — Patty Nieberg, Star Tribune, 13 May 2021 The 800 will have two motors, powered by a grid of electric cells across the airframe. — Daniel Bachmann, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2021 While there have been some airframe and engine improvements to classic designs, most innovation has come with advances in navigation, communications and pilot-assistance avionics. — Eric Tegler, Forbes, 28 Apr. 2021 While Spirit AeroSystems has a limited ability to diversify its customer base, very high barriers to entry into the airframe industry reduces the risk of the Boeing-Airbus duopoly losing market share to new entrants. — David Trainer, Forbes, 20 Apr. 2021 While the company has not released the cabin dimensions, the airframe is shorter than traditional aircraft, measuring just over half of its wingspan. — Daniel Bachmann, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2021 In addition to the airframe parachute that was already standard in the first generation, the G2 introduced a home button, which Cirrus calls the Safe Return system, based on Garmin’s Autoland technology. — Daniel Bachmann, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2021 Felon While Russia may struggle with the tight production tolerances required of a stealth airframe, there's no denying the nation's knack for developing highly maneuverable fighters. — Alex Hollings, Popular Mechanics, 6 Dec. 2020 About 40 percent of its airframe is titanium and boron composites. — Kevin Brown, Popular Mechanics, 19 Nov. 2020

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