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Fixed-wing aircraft

Scope note

Use for aircraft that derive lift from the motion of air over aerodynamically designed surfaces that are rigidly and permanently attached to the fuselage. RHDEL2

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000220417

Broader Terms used

heavier than air aircraft

Created

13yrs ago

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