VTVL

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006492",
  "term": "VTVL",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An acronym for Vertical Takeoff, Vertical Landing, a flight profile for reusable rockets and other vehicles that launch and land vertically. The vehicle uses engine thrust for a powered, controlled descent to a designated landing pad, enabling its recovery and reuse. This method contrasts with VTHL (Vertical Takeoff, Horizontal Landing) and is a key technology for commercial launch providers like SpaceX and Blue Origin.",
  "subject": "Aviation maintenance",
  "see_also": [
    "VTOL"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "VTVL",
    "es": "VTVL",
    "fr": "VTVL"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/vtvl/"
}