A gyrodyne is a special kind of aircraft that combines two systems for flight. It has a rotor system that provides vertical thrust, which is essential for taking off and landing. In addition to this, it also uses one or more conventional propellers to generate forward thrust during horizontal flight. While flying horizontally, the lift comes from both the rotor, similar to an autogyro, and the traditional wings found on regular airplanes. This design is often referred to as a compound helicopter due to its unique features.
