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ROCKET ASSISTED TAKE OFF [1 record]

Record 1 2008-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
CONT

Vehicles that use rockets to lift themselves, either exclusively or in combination with other means, are said to be RATO.

CONT

Alternatively, rocket assisted take off (RATO) is also a common method of accelerating military UAVs [umanned areial vehicles]. This initial acceleration is required to achieve the minimum speed for aerodynamic lift and control effectiveness.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propulsion des aéronefs

Spanish

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