rotorcraft

UK
/ˈrəʊtəkrɑːft/
US
/ˈroʊtərkræft/
rotorcraftnoun
rotorcraft
pl
UK
/ˈrəʊtəkrɑːft/
US
/ˈroʊtərkræft/
Translations
The rotorcraft landed smoothly on the helipad.
Вертолёт плавно приземлился на вертолётную площадку.
The rotorcraft was used for aerial photography.
Винтокрыл использовался для аэрофотосъёмки.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
vertical takeoff aircraft
rotorcraftadjective
UK
/ˈrəʊ.tə.krɑːft/
US
/ˈroʊ.tɚ.kræft/
Used attributively to modify nouns, e.g., "rotorcraft design".
Definitions
Relating to or designed for rotorcraft.
The company specializes in rotorcraft maintenance services.