jato

Etymology

Initialism for jet-assisted takeoff.

noun

  1. An auxiliary jet engine in a detachable unit that provides extra power for the takeoff of an aircraft
  2. A takeoff assisted by such a unit
  3. A RATO unit or RATO takeoff - a rocket assisted take-off

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