Aircraft assembly hangar
An aircraft assembly hangar is a large building designed for the construction and assembly of aeroplanes.
Also known as: aircraft factory hangar, aeroplane assembly hall
How big is it?
150 m · defined clear-span width
Also 492.1 ft
Defined clear-span width · defined specimen
Typical recorded range: 100 m to 220 m.
A little perspective
Aircraft assembly hangar vs Football pitch: length comparison
The building length of an aircraft assembly hangar is about 2.38 times the length of a football pitch.
An aircraft assembly hangar is a large building designed for the construction and assembly of aeroplanes.
A football pitch is the marked rectangular playing surface used for association football.
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Aircraft assembly hangar
Defined building length: 250 m; defined specimen; range 180 m–350 m.
A defined large aircraft-assembly hangar with a 150 m clear span, 45 m interior clear height and 250 m building length. Real plants are project-specific; the schematic is not a surveyed building.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked defined building length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Football pitch
Length: 105 m; recommended.
105 × 68 m playing surface. Excludes surrounding space.
The marked length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 150 m
We compare the clear-span width of an aircraft assembly hangar. This is an illustrative comparison value, not a claim that every example is the same. The recorded range is 100 m to 220 m.
A defined large aircraft-assembly hangar with a 150 m clear span, 45 m interior clear height and 250 m building length. Real plants are project-specific; the schematic is not a surveyed building.
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Recorded properties
Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 m | 100 m to 220 m | defined specimen | |
| 45 m | 30 m to 60 m | defined specimen | |
| 250 m | 180 m to 350 m | defined specimen |
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