Tailsitter
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tailsitter is a noun meaning A vertical-takeoff aircraft whose fuselage is perpendicular to the ground at takeoff.
Meaning
A vertical-takeoff aircraft whose fuselage is perpendicular to the ground at takeoff.
More Meanings
- A vertical-takeoff spacecraft whose fuselage is perpendicular to the ground at both takeoff and landing; a spacecraft that can land vertically.
Word Forms
- tailsitters
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tiltwing, taildragger, convertiplane, tailplane, stabilator, convertaplane.
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