vtol

/ˈviːtiːɒl/; /vɪˈtɒl/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of aircraft that can take off, hover, and land vertically, using rotors or fans for lift.

“The new vtol military aircraft has the potential to revolutionize modern warfare.”

2. abbreviation

Vertical Take-Off and Landing (as in a type of aircraft or technology).

“The vtol system is being used in the new generation of drones.”

Synonyms

  • flying car
  • tiltrotor
  • vertical takeoff aircraft

Antonyms

  • conventional aircraft
  • fixed-wing aircraft