bay doors
Large hull panels
Bay doors are large hinged or sliding doors that open onto a bay—a recessed compartment in a vehicle, aircraft, or building.
The term most often refers to the doors on a spacecraft or aircraft that open to release cargo or deploy equipment: The shuttle's bay doors opened to release the satellite.
In science fiction, bay doors commonly appear as dramatic airlocks or cargo hatches.
On the ground, bay doors might be found on loading docks, hangars, or garages with multiple service bays.
- hangarAircraft storage structure
- cargoTransported goods
- cargo holdVessel's storage area
- aircraftAirborne transportation vehicle
- loadingAdding weight or cargo
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