Autogyro

About this artifact

An autogyro uses an unpowered rotor that turns in the airflow to generate lift. A separate propeller provides forward thrust, distinguishing its flight mechanism from a powered-rotor helicopter.

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Image: AutoGyro_Calidus_-_Shuttleworth_Season_Premiere_2016_(26422815634).jpg
Creator: Airwolfhound from Hertfordshire, UK
License: CC BY-SA 2.0