0
Want this question answered?
Be notified when an answer is posted
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What did the harrier jet do first?
The Harrier jet introduced the idea of VTOL (vertical take-off and landing).
A plane that can start with a vertical liftoff and then switch to level flight is called?
VTOL - an acronym for Vertical Take-Off and Landing
What aircraft hovers like a helecopter?
The Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey, Harrier, F-35, anything with VTOL.
How does a harrier jet take off?
the harrier has four rotary nozzles that can direct the thrust downwards. This means that the harrier can perform a smooth VTOL. (vertical take-off and landing) during normal flight the nozzles are turned back into the horizontal position.
What aircraft can take off in a standing position?
known by initials VTOL which is vertical take off and landing example a Harrier jump jet
What is a plane that can take of vertically?
Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL), usually the domain of helicopters, can also be achieved by the Harrier Jump Jet, and the Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft.
What was a plane called that can start with a vertical lift off and then switch to level flight?
There's different versions, but it's a Harrier Jump Jet. Also generically known as a VTOL aircraft..
What kind of plane can take of vertically then switch to level flight?
Any that are classified as VTOL (Vertical take off and landing) craft. Some of the most recognizable are the Harrier Jump Jet and the V22 Osprey.
Was the Harrier used in Vietnam?
The Harrier ( jump jet ) hadn't been developed by the time the Vietnam Conflict was over. The Harrier is a VTOL [vertical take-off/ landing ]that wasn't developed for regular use til the late 60's /early 70's. The British made it with a Rolls Royce engine. Only the US Marines used it from the US , but they are accident prone for all but the most experienced pilots.
A plane that can start with a vertical liftoff and then switch to level flight is called what?
VTOL - vertical takeoff and landing. Examples include the AV-8 Harrier, V-22 Osprey, and the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
What is a hover craft?
A hover craft is a vehicle that you stand on. It floats in the air.a mechanic structure that floats,or "hovers" shortly above ground,a few good examples of hovercraft are helicopters and VTOL(Vertical TakeOff and Landing)jet,like the harrier jets
Is the F-35 a VTOL plane?
There is a variant that does have VTOL. It will mainly be used for carrier operations
