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known by initials VTOL which is
vertical take off and landing
example a Harrier jump jet
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What are the differences between aircraft and airstrip?
Aircraft take off and land on airstrips. Airstrips are runways aircraft are planes.
What is the tail assembly of an aircraft?
to take off the the aircraft which is operated at a specific speed on the runway
What is the plane that can start with a vertical liftoff then switch to level flight called?
VSTOL = Vertical or Short Take Off and Landing aircraft. Whereas a STOL aircraft is a Short Take Off and Landing Aircraft. Maybe there is a term VTOL just for Vertical Take Off and Landing.
What is plane's acceleration when they take off?
It depends on the aircraft.
What part of aircraft makes flight to take off?
The engines provide forward thrust, allowing the wings to generate lift. It is the lift that allows the aircraft to take off.
Do planes take off quick?
Most aircraft passenger jets take off at 138 knots
What is the primary advantage of rotary-winged aircraft over fixed-winged aircraft ?
Choppers can hover over a position; fixed wing cannot (other than Harrier type jets). Choppers can land anywhere and take off from anyplace; fixed wing aircraft NEED a large airstrip.
Does an airplane take off into the wind or with the wind?
If conditions (airport layout and traffic conditions) allow aircraft take off and land against the wind (headwind). This way the aircraft can take off or approach the runway at a lower ground speed.
How does the Stealth Bomber take off?
like a normal aircraft
Is a balanced force needed for an aircraft to take off?
true
How fast is a 747 at take off?
This varies due to payload (how much weight is on the aircraft) and weather, V1 is normally around 152 KIAS and 164 when the aircraft begins to take off.
What is the speed of large aircraft on take off in kms?
This varies depends on the size of the plane. A smaller aircraft like Cessna would need a very less take-off speed than a Boeing. The average take-off speed is 280kmph.
