fixed-wing

[ fikst-wing ]

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.

Example Sentences

An HM Coastguard fixed-wing aircraft was sent as well as a search and rescue helicopter from Norway.

From BBC

“The helicopter coordinator position is more beneficial during nighttime helicopter operations than a fixed-wing aerial supervision platform that’s way too high above the fire,” said Marrone, who was previously in charge of the county’s air operations.

From Los Angeles Times

On Saturday, firefighters were using hand lines, hoses and fixed-wing aircraft to fight the fire, which started Thursday evening and grew rapidly that night as temperatures climbed to 110 degrees.

From Los Angeles Times

Five hundred firefighters were using hand lines, hoses and fixed-wing aircraft to fight the Line fire, which started Thursday evening and exploded overnight as temperatures climbed to 110 degrees.

From Los Angeles Times

Five hundred firefighters are using hand lines, hoses and fixed-wing aircraft to fight a wildfire burning in San Bernardino County.

From Los Angeles Times