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Vertical Departure Acronymically 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 Times03 Dec 2000 | Down 17 | |
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