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Old 7th June 2012 | 02:53
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Milt
 
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Aircraft Definitions

Definitions of an Aircraft/Aeroplane

Australian
A machine or apparatus that relies on the reaction of air for boyancy.

USA
Any machine supported for flight in the air by boyancy or by the dynamic action of air on its surfaces especially powered airplanes, gliders and helicopters.

UK and Others ?

Now what generic name should we give to the hybrid machine that is both an aircraft and a space vehicle such as the Shuttle? Shuttle only defines its task and is clearly unsatisfactory.

Any improvements on "Aerospacer"?
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