A fixed-wing aircraft is a heavier-than-air aircraft capable of flight whose lift is generated not by wing motion relative to the aircraft, but by forward motion through the air. The term is used to distinguish fixed-wing aircraft from rotary-wing aircraft and ornithopters in which lift is generated by blades or wings that move relative to the aircraft. Fixed-wing aircraft include unpowered aircraft (usually called gliders) and powered aircraft (usually called airplanes or aeroplanes).
Many fixed-wing aircraft are propelled forward by the thrust from propellers or jet engines. In the United States, Canada and many other regions, the term airplane is applied to these powered aircraft. In Britain and many other regions, the term aeroplane is used. The word derives from the Greek αέρας (aéras-) ("air") and -plane.[1] The form "aeroplane" is the older of the two, dating back to the mid-late 19th century.[2]
Most fixed-wing aircraft are flown by a pilot on-board the aircraft, but some are designed to be remotely or robot controlled.
Many fixed-wing aircraft are propelled forward by the thrust from propellers or jet engines. In the United States, Canada and many other regions, the term airplane is applied to these powered aircraft. In Britain and many other regions, the term aeroplane is used. The word derives from the Greek αέρας (aéras-) ("air") and -plane.[1] The form "aeroplane" is the older of the two, dating back to the mid-late 19th century.[2]
Most fixed-wing aircraft are flown by a pilot on-board the aircraft, but some are designed to be remotely or robot controlled.
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