gyroplanes

Definition of gyroplanesnext
plural of gyroplane

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rotorcraft
Noun
  • For example, Skyfall will feature three little helicopters, which will be similar to Ingenuity, the NASA rotorcraft that landed on the Red Planet with the Perseverance rover in February 2021.
    Mike Wall, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2026
  • The result is an uncrewed rotorcraft intended as a high-utility, low-cost helicopter for both commercial and military applications.
    David Szondy March 11, New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Gyroplanes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gyroplanes. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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