What does "vtol" mean?

A fixed-wing aircraft that is capable of ascending into the air straight up as opposed to needing to accelerate horizontally first.

What is a synonym for "vtol"?

Common synonyms include: airplane, catobar, ctol, htol, ptol, stobar.

noun

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Noun

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A fixed-wing aircraft that is capable of ascending into the air straight up as opposed to needing to accelerate horizontally first.
"Radio for VTOL, heavy lift gear. We're not leaving him here."

"Radio for VTOL, heavy lift gear. We're not leaving him here."

Acronym of vertical takeoff and landing.

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