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noun
An auxiliary jet engine in a detachable unit that provides extra power for the takeoff of an aircraft
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A takeoff assisted by such a unit
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A RATO unit or RATO takeoff - a rocket assisted take-off
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Acronym of jet-assisted takeoff, a method of using booster rockets to allow heavily-loaded aircraft to lift off more quickly and use less runway length for takeoff.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: abbreviation, acronym, alt-of, uncountable
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Synonyms: RATO
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noun
One of the rockets used for the above purpose.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
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History
Initialism of jet-assisted takeoff.
