Characteristic

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Characteristic

Specifically, a distinguishing quality, property, feature, or capability of a machine or piece of equipment, or of a component part.
The characteristics of an aircraft are (1) qualities such as stability, maneuverability, and strength; (2) features such as number, kind, or power of engines, and size, shape, or number of wings; and (3) capabilities such as range, speed, and payload.

References

This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use