"fixed-wing" meaning in All languages combined

See fixed-wing on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} fixed-wing (not comparable)
  1. (aircraft) Referring to aircraft whose wings are fastened to the fuselage, and remain in the same position during flight. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-fixed-wing-en-adj-BHxZDVh0 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Aircraft
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