rotorcraft

noun

Definition of rotorcraftnext
as in helicopter

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Recent Examples of rotorcraft The company believes autonomous VTOL aircraft could offer a lower-cost alternative to conventional rotorcraft for many of these missions while reducing human exposure to operational risks. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026 However, in a world where even attack helicopters face the increasing threat of drones and sophisticated air defenses, the Loyal Wingman concept is expanding to include rotorcraft. — David Szondy july 21, New Atlas, 21 July 2026 At the same time that engineers are preparing to send more helicopters to Mars, NASA is working on a more massive rotorcraft named Dragonfly destined for Saturn’s moon Titan. — ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026 The chemical will also be on board the Dragon rotorcraft, which is planned to launch in 2028 on a mission to explore Saturn's moon Titan. — CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rotorcraft
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotorcraft
  1. helicopter
  2. chopper
  3. copter
  4. helo
Noun
  • The helicopter was one of seven working a fire in central Utah that was caused by lightning July 27.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The Friday morning crash of a Sikorsky Skycrane helicopter in the Fishlake National Forest ignited a new fire that spread to connect with the existing blaze that has now scorched nearly 174 square miles (nearly 451 square kilometers).
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of helicopter
Noun
  • The contractor even threw a thumbs-up to a passing news chopper.
    — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 22 July 2026
  • The company has developed Thunder, a group 5 autonomous tilt-rotor attack helicopter designed as a Loyal Wingman for combat choppers.
    — David Szondy July 21, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
Definition of chopper
Noun
  • By being able to fly alongside an attack helicopter, Anduril says that three Thunders can effectively triple the strength of a single copter at a fraction of the cost of conventional alternatives.
    — David Szondy July 21, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
  • Ryan McCrory, a fire captain on the Hawk, said the copters can hold 1,000 gallons of water, and have increased speed over previous copters in flying to dips.
    — Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026
Definition of copter
Noun
  • There's no, 'Hey, run back to the helo.
    — David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
  • Inspired as a child by the supersonic helo on the television series Airwolf, Hill spent 25 years planning the HX50 before unveiling a rendering in 2020.
    — J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2025
Definition of helo

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“Rotorcraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotorcraft. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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