Wingbox

The wing box of an airplane is the structural component from which the wings extend. It is usually limited to the section of the fuselage between the wing roots, although on some aircraft designs, such as the Boeing 787, it may be considered to extend further.[1]

References

  1. "Boeing Successfully completes 787 wingbox destructive testing". Composites World. 17 November 2008. Retrieved 31 August 2011.


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