short takeoff and landing
1vertical/short takeoff and landing aircraft — Aircraft capable of executing a vertical takeoff and landing, a short takeoff and landing, or any combination of these modes of operation …
2vertical and/or short takeoff and landing — capability for aircraft …
3short takeoff and landing — The ability of an aircraft to clear a 50 foot (15 meters) obstacle within 1,500 feet (450 meters) of commencing takeoff or in landing, to stop within 1,500 feet (450 meters) after passing over a 50 foot (15 meters) obstacle. Also called STOL …
4short takeoff and landing — The ability of an aircraft to clear a 50 ft (15 m) obstacle within 1500 ft (450 m) of commencing takeoff or, in landing, to stop within 1500 ft (450 m) after passing over a 50 ft (15 m) obstacle …
5Vertical/Short Takeoff and Landing — Vertical/Short Take Off and Landing (V/STOL) is a term used to describe aircraft that are able to take off or land vertically or on short runways. Most were experiments or outright failures from the 1950s to 1970s. Vertical takeoff and landing… …
6short takeoff and vertical landing aircraft — Fixed wing aircraft capable of clearing a 15 meter (50 foot) obstacle within 450 meters (1,500 feet) of commencing takeoff run, and capable of landing vertically. Also called STOVL. See also short takeoff and landing …
7Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing — STOVL, takeoff and landing that requires a very short runway area (by some specific combat airplanes) …
8short takeoff and vertical landing aircraft — Fixed wing aircraft capable of clearing a 50 ft (15 m) obstacle within 1500 ft (450 m) of commencing a takeoff run and capable of landing vertically …
9Takeoff — is the phase of flight in which an aircraft goes through a transition from moving along the ground (taxiing) to flying in the air, usually starting on a runway. For balloons, helicopters and some specialized fixed wing aircraft (VTOL aircraft… …
10landing area — i. The general area used for landing troops and material either by an airdrop or an air or helicopter landing. This area includes one or more drop zones or landing strips. ii. The part of the movement area intended for landing or take off run of… …
