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Definition of Autogyro
1. Noun. An aircraft that is supported in flight by unpowered rotating horizontal wings (or blades); forward propulsion is provided by a conventional propeller.
Definition of Autogyro
1. Noun. alternative spelling of autogiro ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Autogyro
1. autogiro [n -ROS] - See also: autogiro
Lexicographical Neighbors of Autogyro
Literary usage of Autogyro
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Journal by Helicopter Association of Great Britain (1894)
"... Fa 330—which is the proper name for the German autogyro kite for submarines.
The kite is quite well known now, although few people Crown Fig. 1. ..."
2. American Airpower Comes of Age: General Henry H. "Hap" Arnold's World War II by General Henry H. Arnold, John W. Huston (2001)
"The autogyro was an early forerunner of the helicopter with lift provided by a
large horizontal blade and stubby wing with short takeoff and landing ability ..."
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