fixed-wing

American

[fikst-wing] / ˈfɪkstˈwɪŋ /

adjective

of or relating to aircraft that derive lift from the motion of air over aerodynamically designed surfaces that are rigidly and permanently attached to the fuselage.

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The helicopter service, which has operated alongside fixed-wing aircraft and coastguard support since 2022, had been described as a "vital partnership".

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Smaller vessels such as destroyers and frigates would be best suited for the mission, which could also involve air cover from helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft, or both.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Navy as a captain and is an experienced helicopter and fixed-wing pilot, with more than 4,000 flight hours across 40 different aircraft.

From Science Daily • Jan. 22, 2026

These two older carriers lack catapults that are standard on American carriers and instead use “ski jump” ramps to deploy fixed-wing aircraft.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

The plane was yellow, a fixed-wing somebody must’ve restored.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss

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