noun
rotorcraft; rotary-wing aircraft
Technical term for aircraft that use rotating wings (rotors) for lift, such as helicopters and autogyros. Contrasts with 固定翼機 (fixed-wing aircraft).
See also: 固定翼機 (こていよくき)
回転翼機にはヘリコプターやオートジャイロが含まれる。
Rotorcraft include helicopters and autogyros.
この空
Rotorcraft take off and land frequently at this airport.