Fuselage, central portion of the body of an airplane, designed to accommodate the crew, passengers, and cargo. It varies greatly in design and size according to the function of the aircraft.

What is the shell of a plane called?

The fuselage is the large outer shell that encompasses an airplane's main body.

Does a plane have a hull?

Aircraft Hull means a machine or device, such as an airplane, or helicopter, that is capable of atmospheric flight and also includes the propulsion system and equipment usually installed in the aircraft (i) while installed in the aircraft (ii) while temporarily removed from the aircraft (iii) and while removed from the ...