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What is the difference between a gyroplane, gyrocopter and an autogiro?

April 26, 2017autogiro difference gyrocopter gyroplane

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What is the difference between a gyroplane, gyrocopter and an autogiro?

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All three words refer to the same type of aircraft. Autogiro was an early term applied to this type of flying machine. When Igor Bensen marketed the plans for his single-place machine he trademarked the name “Gyrocopter”. Gyroplane is the official FAA designation for this Category/Class of aircraft.