: the structure of an aircraft, rocket vehicle, or missile without the power plant
also
: aircraft
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Now, with new funding secured, the Horizon Evo has been made public, marking the point where Natilus transitions from theoretical concepts toward creating a commercially viable airframe.
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David Szondy
february 10, New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2026
And there was a program, over many years, to make a major Canadian commitment to American airframes for defense of the skies over Canada and the Arctic.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
The demonstration was meant to highlight control and coordination, not the airframe itself.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
Its products include jet engine components, aerospace fasteners, airframe structures, and forged aluminum wheels for commercial trucks.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
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David Szondy
february 10, New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2026
And there was a program, over many years, to make a major Canadian commitment to American airframes for defense of the skies over Canada and the Arctic.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
The demonstration was meant to highlight control and coordination, not the airframe itself.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
Its products include jet engine components, aerospace fasteners, airframe structures, and forged aluminum wheels for commercial trucks.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
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“Airframe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airframe. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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airframe
noun
air·frame
ˈa(ə)r-ˌfrām 
ˈe(ə)r-
: the structure of an aircraft, rocket vehicle, or missile without the engine and related parts
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