JATO
- (acronym) . (aviation) jet assisted takeoff.
- Noun. An auxiliary jet engine in a detachable unit that provides extra power for the takeoff of an aircraft.
- Noun. A takeoff assisted by such a unit.
- Noun. A RATO unit or RATO takeoff - a rocket assisted take-off.
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