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Which aircraft type uses spinning blades for lift?

A rotary wing aircraft.

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  3. A rotary wing aircraft ✔

Why: Rotary wing aircraft like helicopters use spinning rotor blades to generate lift and can hover.

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Answer: A rotary wing aircraft. Rotary wing aircraft like helicopters use spinning rotor blades to generate lift and can hover.

  1. Scouting America: Aviation www.scouting.org/merit-badges/aviation
    Explain the difference between a fixed wing and a rotary wing aircraft, and the benefits of each.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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