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2 | 31% | 9 | Vertical takeoff plane utilizing both rotors and wings | |
3 | 31% | 8 | Painful sensations during plane takeoff or landing | |
A Plane Takeoff For Short Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "JATO" which means:
- noun
- • 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
An example sentence would be:
- • "The jato system is used to give an aircraft an extra boost during takeoff."
- • "The pilot activated the jato rockets to help the plane ascend quickly."
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New York Times10 Jun 1992 | Across 10 | |
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