JATO

Etymology

Initialism for jet-assisted takeoff.

Noun

jato (plural jatos)

An auxiliary jet engine in a detachable unit that provides extra power for the takeoff of an aircraft

A takeoff assisted by such a unit

A RATO unit or RATO takeoff - a rocket assisted take-off

Anagrams

• jota

Noun

JATO

(aviation) Acronym of jet-assisted takeoff.

Anagrams

• jota

Source: Wiktionary



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