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Why is aircraft body round?
One might wonder why all aircraft windows are round in shape. Aircraft fly at very high altitudes, and this is because at high altitudes, there is less drag and turbulence, which also means a more efficient and comfortable flight.
Does fuselage provide lift?
The fuselage of an airplane will also generate lift if it is inclined to the flow. For that matter, an automobile body also turns the flow through which it moves, generating a lift force. The airfoil shape and wing size will both affect the amount of lift.
Why do you think that the fuselage of most modern aircrafts is cylindrical in shape?
The design of any aircraft is to reduce the drag. Among all the geometrical shapes, cylinder induces less drag and the flow of fluid over the cylinder is almost uniform (taking friction or resistance off picture). So the fuselage shape is cylindrical.
Does the shape of the fuselage matter?
As with most other parts of the airplane, the shape of the fuselage is normally determined by the mission of the aircraft. A supersonic fighter plane has a very slender, streamlined fuselage to reduce the drag associated with high speed flight. An airliner has a wider fuselage to carry the maximum number of passengers.
Why do planes have pointed noses?
Pointed-Nose Airplanes If an airplane flies faster than the speed of sound, it’s given a rounded nose. To minimize resistance associated with this shock, hypersonic-speed airplanes are given a pointed nose. The pointed nose allows for a weaker shock so that it doesn’t cause an excessive amount of resistance.
What is a semi monocoque fuselage?
Semi-Monocoque—A fuselage design that includes a substructure of bulkheads and/or formers, along with stringers, to support flight loads and stresses imposed on the fuselage.
What is inside a fuselage?
The fuselage, or body of the airplane, is a long hollow tube which holds all the pieces of an airplane together. The fuselage is hollow to reduce weight. Passengers and cargo are carried in the rear of the fuselage and the fuel is usually stored in the wings.