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Rotary-wing aircraft

Scope note

Use for aircraft supported in flight partially or wholly by rotating airfoils. W

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000220418

Broader Terms used

heavier than air aircraft

Narrower Terms used

helicopters
autogiros

Created

13yrs ago

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