optionally piloted vehicle

English

Noun

optionally piloted vehicle (plural optionally piloted vehicles)

(US, military, aviation) An aircraft that may be manned or unmanned, able to function in either mode without modification.

Usage notes

OPVs are typically remotely piloted when in unmanned mode.

Synonyms

OPV (abbreviation)

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