convertiplane

Noun

Meaning

convertiplane (plural convertiplanes)

Any of several forms of aircraft capable of both vertical takeoff and landing, and of normal forward flight; usually has variable geometry wings that can rotate

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Synonyms

helicopter eggbeater autogyro

Examples

The XV-1 Convertiplane compound helicopter made the first successful conversion from vertical rotor lift. Source: Internet

Powered lift main Convertiplane main A convertiplane takes off under rotor lift like a helicopter, then transitions to fixed-wing lift in forward flight. Source: Internet

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