rotorcraft

UK
/ˈrəʊtəkrɑːft/
US
/ˈroʊtərkræft/

Translations

rotorcraftnoun
rotorcraft
pl
UK
/ˈrəʊtəkrɑːft/
US
/ˈroʊtərkræft/
giravionTerme d’aéronautique.
The helicopter is a type of rotorcraft that can take off and land vertically.
L’hélicoptère est un type de giravion qui peut décoller et atterrir verticalement.
Additional translations
aéronef à voilure tournanteTerme technique plus descriptif.
Synonyms
vertical takeoff aircraft
rotorcraftadjective
UK
/ˈrəʊ.tə.krɑːft/
US
/ˈroʊ.tɚ.kræft/
Used attributively to modify nouns, e.g., "rotorcraft design".
de giravionEmploi technique en aéronautique.
The company specializes in rotorcraft maintenance services.
L’entreprise est spécialisée dans les services de maintenance de giravion.

Definitions

rotorcraftnoun
An aircraft that uses rotating blades or rotors to achieve lift and propulsion.
The helicopter is a type of rotorcraft that can take off and land vertically.
rotorcraftadjective
Relating to or designed for rotorcraft.
The company specializes in rotorcraft maintenance services.