- helicopter landing zone
- A specified ground area for landing assault helicopters to embark or disembark troops and/or cargo. A landing zone may contain one or more landing sites. Also called HLZ.
Military dictionary. 2000.
helicopter landing zone
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helicopter landing zone — A specified ground area for landing assault helicopters to embark or disembark troops and/or cargo. A landing zone may contain one or more landing sites … Aviation dictionary
helicopter landing site — A designated subdivision of a helicopter landing zone in which a single flight or a wave of assault helicopters lands to embark or disembark troops and/or cargo. This is designated by the letter H. See helicopter landing zone. A helicopter… … Aviation dictionary
helicopter landing site — A designated subdivision of a helicopter landing zone in which a single flight or wave of assault helicopters land to embark or disembark troops and/or cargo … Military dictionary
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helicopter support team — A task organization formed and equipped for employment in a landing zone to facilitate the landing and movement of helicopter borne troops, equipment, and supplies, and to evacuate selected casualties and enemy prisoners of war. Also called HST … Military dictionary
helicopter approach route — The track, or series of tracks, along which helicopters move to a specific landing site or landing zone … Aviation dictionary
helicopter drop point — A designated point within a landing zone where helicopters are unable to land because of the terrain, but in which they can discharge cargo or troops while hovering … Military dictionary
helicopter drop point — A designated point within a landing zone where helicopters are unable to land because of the terrain, but in which they can discharge cargo or troops while hovering … Aviation dictionary
