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title: "Operating weight"
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source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operating_weight"
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date_saved: "2026-05-05T11:51:45.176003+00:00"
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Operating weight is a measure of the total weight of a vehicle or machine when it is in use, including all necessary components such as the driver or operator, fuel, and any additional equipment or tools required for its operation.


== See also ==
Operating empty weight - the weight of an aircraft when empty of fuel, crew, and payload


== References ==