fixed-wing

American  

[fikst-wing] / ˈfɪkstˈwɪŋ /

adjective

1. 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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Example Sentences

Emergency services, including a coastguard helicopter, a fixed-wing aircraft, and rescue teams from Montrose, Stonehaven, Arbroath and Aberdeen, were involved in the initial search.

From BBC

While some helicopters were grounded during the 2024 Mountain fire, Dowd said, fixed-wing aircraft were still able to fly, so FireGuard wasn’t relied on for situational awareness.

From Los Angeles Times

Beta expects its fixed-wing electric planes will cost 40% less to operate than their jet-fueled counterparts, says Morgan Stanley analyst Kristine Liwag in her initiation report.

From Barron's

As well as fiber-optic drones, Russian units are using Lancet fixed-wing drones with a range of up to 25 miles, and growing numbers of the cheaper Molniya models.

From The Wall Street Journal

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