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gyrodyne
- Definição1
- A rotorcraft whose rotors are normally engine-driven for takeoff, hovering, and landing, and for forward flight through part of its speed range, and whose means of propulsion, consisting usually of conventional propellers, is independent of the rotor system.
- Fonte1
- CRANE, Dale (ed.). Dictionary of aeronautical terms. 2nd ed. Renton: ASA, 1991.
- Definição2
- The “gyrodyne” is a hybrid rotorcraft that is capable of hovering and yet cruises in autorotation.
- Fonte2
- FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION. Rotorcraft flying handbook (FAA-H-8083-21). Washington, DC: FAA, 2000. Disponível em:
- Subárea
- Rotorcraft
- Français
- gyrodyne
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