rotorcraft

UK
/ˈrəʊtəkrɑːft/
US
/ˈroʊtərkræft/

Translations

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

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.