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- 3. A type of powerplant that uses jet propulsion to generate thrust, known for its high power output and efficiency
- 8. A type of engine commonly used in smaller aircraft, which uses pistons to create power
- 10. The aerodynamic force that holds an aircraft in the air, generated primarily by the wings during flight
- 12. The main body of an aircraft that houses the cockpit, cabin, and cargo space, to which all other components are attached
- 13. The aerodynamic resistance an aircraft encounters while moving through the air, which must be overcome for flight
- 14. The structure that houses passengers and equipment below the envelope of an airship
- 16. The forward force produced by the powerplant or engine that propels the aircraft through the air
- 17. A type of aircraft that uses rotating blades (rotors) to generate lift and control flight, such as helicopters
- 18. A type of aircraft with wings that do not move; lift is generated by the shape and angle of the wings during flight
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- 1. The engine of an aircraft that provides the thrust needed for flight, which can be either a piston or turbine engine
- 2. Control surfaces located on the wings that control the roll of the aircraft, allowing it to turn
- 4. The upward force that allows lighter-than-air aircraft to float by displacing surrounding air
- 5. The outer fabric bag of a hot air balloon or airship that contains the lifting gas
- 6. The horizontal and vertical surfaces on the empennage that maintain the aircraft's stability in flight
- 7. A type of fixed-wing aircraft designed to fly without an engine, relying on lift generated by its wings and thermal currents
- 9. The tail section of an aircraft, including stabilizers and control surfaces that aid in stability and maneuverability
- 11. Moveable surfaces on the trailing edge of the wings that increase lift during takeoff and landing by altering wing shape
- 15. A part or element of an aircraft that is essential for its construction or control