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jet-assisted takeoff
Sinônimos
rocket-assisted takeoff
Definição1
A system of small rocket engines providing auxiliary thrust on takeoff. The rockets are jettisoned in a safe area after use. Also called RATO (rocket-assisted takeoff).
Fonte1
KUMAR, Bharat (ed.). An illustrated dictionary of aviation. New York: McGraw-Hill, c2005. 752 p.
Nota adicional1
Acronym in English: JATO.
Subárea1
Phase of Flight
Português
decolagem auxiliada por jato
Imagem

 Take-off of America's first

Take-off of America's first "rocket-assisted" airplane, an Ercoupe fitted with a GALCIT developed solid propellent 28 pound thrust JATO (Jet Assisted Take-Off) booster.

Fonte: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:First_JATO_assisted_Flight_-_GPN-2000-001538.jpg