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Vtol vs Cruiser - What's the difference?

vtol | cruiser |

vtol

English

Acronym

(Acronym) (head)
  • (aviation) vertical takeoff and landing: A description of a fixed-wing aircraft that is capable of ascending into the air straight up as opposed to needing to accelerate horizontally first.
  • Coordinate terms

    * STOL * SVTOL, , VSTOL * STOVL * VTOSL * CTOL * CATOBAR * STOBAR * HTOL

    See also

    * RATO * JATO * CATO * ATO * ZLL, ZLTO

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    cruiser

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia cruiser) (en noun)
  • (nautical, in the days of sail) A frigate or other vessel, detached from the fleet, to cruise independently in search of the enemy or its merchant ships.
  • (nautical) A class of fast warships of medium tonnage, having a long cruising range but less armour and firepower than a battleship.
  • (nautical) A miniature aircraft carrier carrying VTOL aircraft.
  • (nautical) A passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ship's amenities are considered an essential part of the experience; also cruise ship.
  • (nautical) Any of several yachts designed for cruising.
  • (US, law enforcement) A police patrol vehicle.
  • One who attends cruises.
  • Derived terms

    * loser cruiser

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