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fixed-wing

American

[fikst-wing] / ˈfɪkstˈwɪŋ /

adjective

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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Smaller vessels such as destroyers and frigates would be best suited for the mission, which could also involve air cover from helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft, or both.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

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 • Jan. 22, 2026

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 • Dec. 21, 2025

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 • Nov. 30, 2025

The plane was yellow, a fixed-wing somebody must’ve restored.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss

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