VTOL (v  tôl )n. A convertiplane that can take off and land vertically. [v(ertical) t(ake)o(ff and) l(anding).] |
VTOL [ˈviːtɒl]
n
1. (Engineering / Aeronautics) vertical takeoff and landing; a system in which an aircraft can take off and land vertically
2. (Engineering / Aeronautics) an aircraft that uses this system Compare STOL
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