VTOL

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VTOL (plural VTOLs)

(aviation) Acronym of vertical takeoff and landing. A fixed-wing aircraft that is capable of ascending into the air straight up as opposed to needing to accelerate horizontally first.
- 2007 September 25, Bungie, Halo 3, spoken by Avery Johnson (David Scully), Microsoft Game Studios, Xbox 360, level/area: Arrival:
  Radio for VTOL, heavy lift gear. We're not leaving him here.