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Definition of Gyroplane
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 Gyroplane
1. Noun. Any aircraft that obtains lift from rotating blades; an autogyro ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Gyroplane
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Gyroplane
Literary usage of Gyroplane
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Conquest of the Air: Aeronautics, Aviation; History, Theory, Practice by Alphonse Berget (1909)
"... THE BREGUET gyroplane % A word remains to be said about aviation apparatus
based upon principles other than these of the aeroplane ; there are, ..."
2. The Conquest of the Air: Aeronautics, Aviation; History, Theory, Practice by Alphonse Berget (1909)
"... THE BREGUET gyroplane A word remains to be said about aviation apparatus based
upon principles other than these of the aeroplane ; there are, ..."
3. Journal by Helicopter Association of Great Britain (1894)
"It is also significant that the most successful helicopter configurations to date
embody basic gyroplane features in their design. Although it is reasonable ..."
4. Annual Review of Aircraft Accident Data: U. S. General Aviation, Calendar by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"Airplane ME l—1 4 Helicopter I gyroplane 104 Months Since Check/Endorsement This
Aircraft _ Months A Other 108 Medical Certificate None j Class 1 i Class 2 ..."
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