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monocoque 1. a type of aircraft fuselage, car body, etc., in which all or most of the loads are taken by the skin 2. a type of racing-car, racing-cycle, or powerboat design with no separate chassis and body monocoque [′män·ə‚käk] (aerospace engineering) A type of construction, as of a rocket body, in which all or most of the stresses are carried by the skin. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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He points to the fact that the 2007 Elantra has an all-steel suspension, all-steel monocoque body (which includes some high-strength steel), an iron block 2. Pajero's built-in frame monocoque body features further improvements in reliability and durability. A shining silver version of the splendid Tatra T87 saloon car, made in Czechoslovakia with its monocoque shell structure, rear engine, three headlights and energy-efficient streamlined shape (unlike most cars even today) is one of the highlights of the show, and one of the very few cars ever made that can really be called beautiful. |
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