vertical takeoff and landing aircraft | Military Words for vertical takeoff and landing aircraft


	vertical takeoff and landing aircraft Fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters capable of taking off or landing vertically. Also called VTOL aircraft. See also vertical landing zone; vertical takeoff and landing aircraft transport area. (JP 3-02) (See similar terms: 3) Source: US DoD Joint Publication 1-02, DOD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms (as amended through 9 June 2004).