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heav·ier-than-air craft

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  1. heavier-than-air craftnoun

    a non-buoyant aircraft that requires a source of power to hold it aloft and to propel it

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  1. heavier-than-air craft

    A heavier-than-air craft, also known as aerodyne, is any type of aircraft that derives its lift from either dynamic or aerostatic mechanisms, meaning they primarily stay aloft by constantly moving through the air, pushing air down, or displacing air upward. This class of aircraft includes airplanes, helicopters, gliders, and drones, which rely on the principles of aerodynamics to fly. Their total weight is greater than that of the air they displace, hence the term "heavier-than-air".

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of heavier-than-air craft in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of heavier-than-air craft in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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