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

Flaunting that advantage, China’s state broadcaster in 2024 released footage of Swarm 1, a truck-mounted system capable of launching as many as 48 fixed-wing drones at a time.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Navy captain, Williams is an accomplished helicopter and fixed-wing pilot, having logged more than 4,000 flight hours in 40 different aircraft.

From Science Daily

"It's quite unique because they've got these propellers, so it can go up like a helicopter and then transition into what we call fixed-wing mode and fly like a plane," said Mr Brown.

From BBC

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