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V/STOL (2)

V/STOL [ v stàwl ] (plural V/STOLs)

noun

Definition:

1. aircraft takeoff system: a system used by some aircraft that enables them to take off and land vertically or using a short runway.
Full form vertical/short takeoff and landing

2. aircraft capable of short takeoff: an aircraft capable of taking off and landing vertically or using a short runway

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