Glossary
Aircraft & Engineering
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
Definition
The maximum weight at which the pilot is allowed to attempt takeoff
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The maximum distance an aircraft can fly without refueling
Takeoff
The phase of flight in which an aircraft accelerates and becomes airborne
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