VTOL
Americanabbreviation
noun
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vertical takeoff and landing; a system in which an aircraft can take off and land vertically
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an aircraft that uses this system Compare STOL
Etymology
Origin of VTOL
1965–70; v(ertical) t(ake)o(ff and) l(anding)
Example Sentences
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Toyota is working on a fully electric, VTOL, computer-controlled flying car.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 19, 2018
SP: I think VTOL, vertical take-off and landing, there’s a whole ecosystem in transportation that will come together.
From The Verge ● Jul. 14, 2017
The aerospace firm has announced two vertical-takeoff and landing, or VTOL, concepts and is reported to be planning an initial test flight before the end of the year.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 24, 2017
The aerospace firm has announced two different vertical takeoff and landing, or VTOL, concepts and is reported to be planning an initial test flight before the end of the year.
From New York Times ● Apr. 24, 2017
The little VTOL, with its engines turned downward, rises easily off the ground.
From Time Magazine Archive
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