noun
- aircraft that use rotating wings (rotors) to generate lift, including helicopters and autogyros
Usage: aviation; technical
Examples
- The military deployed several gyroplanes for the rescue mission.
- Gyroplanes can hover in place unlike conventional airplanes.
- The pilot trained on various types of gyroplanes before getting certified.
- Emergency medical services often use gyroplanes to reach remote areas.
- The aviation museum displayed both historical and modern gyroplanes.
- Gyroplanes require different flying techniques than fixed-wing aircraft.