rotorcraft
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of rotorcraft
Example Sentences
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Anduril Industries, a military technology company based in Costa Mesa, approached the San José-based air taxi venture Archer Aviation two years ago with a concept for a dual-use, self-flying rotorcraft.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
The separation is meant to allow Textron to focus on growing its aerospace and defense business, anchored by its Cessna and Beechcraft aviation brands, as well as its rotorcraft brand Bell.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
The chemical will also be on board the Dragon rotorcraft, which is planned to launch in 2028 on a mission to explore Saturn's moon Titan.
From Barron's ● Apr. 21, 2026
She estimates that just one Starship launch to the Red Planet could deploy dozens of ice-mapping rotorcraft, several ice-drilling robotic rovers, at least one water-processing plant, and all the necessary power and communications infrastructure.
From Science Magazine ● Mar. 14, 2024
The rotorcraft would launch from Earth in 2028, arrive on Mars in 2030, and then — fortune prevailing — make it home with its Martial samples in tow by 2033.
From Salon ● Jan. 31, 2024
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