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VERTICAL TAKEOFF AND LANDING AIRCRAFT (VTOL) |
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| Meaning: | Aircraft capable of vertical climbs and/or descents and of using very short runways or small areas for takeoff and landings. These aircraft include, but are not limited to, helicopters. |
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