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STOL

American  
[es-tawl] / ˈɛsˌtɔl /

noun

  1. a convertiplane that can become airborne after a short takeoff run and has forward speeds comparable to those of conventional aircraft.

STOL British  
/ stɒl /

noun

  1. a system in which an aircraft can take off and land in a short distance

  2. an aircraft using this system Compare VTOL

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Etymology

Origin of STOL

s(hort) t(ake)o(ff and) l(anding)

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