The difference between aerostat and aerodyne
is that “aerostat” is an aircraft, such as a dirigible or balloon, that derives its lift from buoyancy rather than from wings or rotors and “aerodyne” is a heavier-than-air aircraft, deriving its lift from motion.
aerostat
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aerodyne
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Noun
- An aircraft, such as a dirigible or balloon, that derives its lift from buoyancy rather than from wings or rotors.
- A moored balloon flown in a semi-permanent manner, such as a border patrol monitoring balloon affixed at 18,000 feet (~6 km).
Antonyms
- (lighter-than-air craft, with respect to its weight relationship with air): aerodyne
Related terms
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Noun
- (aviation) A heavier-than-air aircraft, deriving its lift from motion.
Antonyms
- (with respect to its weight relationship with air): aerostat
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