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boilerplate
A piece of test hardware, generally nonfunctioning, which simulates weight, center of gravity, and aerodynamic configuration, and may incorporate interim structural shells or dummy structures. Internal systems may be inert or have some working subsystems to obtain flight data for use in development.
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