What is a fixed wing aircraft?

A fixed wing aircraft is an aircraft that has wings that are fixed in position, as opposed to rotary wing aircraft such as helicopters and autogyros. The wings generate lift as the aircraft moves forward through the air, allowing it to take off, fly, and land. The fixed wing aircraft includes various types like airplanes, gliders, and drones.

There are several components of a fixed wing aircraft, including the wings (which can be either straight or swept back), the fuselage (the central body of the aircraft where passengers and cargo are transported), the cockpit (where the pilot controls the aircraft), the engines (which provide the power to move the aircraft forward), and the landing gear (which allows the aircraft to take off from and land on the ground).

Fixed wing aircraft are widely used for a variety of purposes, including transportation of people and goods, military operations, search and rescue missions, scientific research, and more. They are typically faster and more efficient than rotary wing aircraft and are capable of flying longer distances.