VTOL

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VTOL
Stands forVertical takeoff and landing
CategoriesMilitary

VTOL stands for Vertical takeoff and landing, a weapon and military equipment abbreviation also used in transportation.

Ability of an aircraft to take off and land vertically, as helicopters, the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor and the Harrier jump jet can, without a runway.

Example: The VTOL aircraft landed on the small deck of the amphibious ship.

Usage notes

STOVL, short takeoff and vertical landing, describes the F-35B, which uses a short run to take off with more weight. VTOL drones and air taxis use the same term in civilian aviation. Pronounced "VEE-tol."

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