[mamelukesabre]

I don’t see whats so great about an airframe. You can put state of the art engines, weapons, navigations, radar, etc on any airframe and make it pretty darn good.

[A.A. Cunningham]

I don’t see whats so great about an airframe.

Which is but one of the many reasons why you aren't working at the Skunk Works.

[ROTB]

I don’t see whats so great about an airframe.

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Here’s the “car” explanation: When Ford made the frame of the Taurus 40% stronger, they could choose between:

1) better handling
2) better ride
3) anything between #1 and #2

My guess for an airframe is, stronger lighter frame = faster more agile aircraft.