JATO (acronym for jet-assisted take-off) is a type of assisted take-off for helping overloaded aircraft into the air by providing additional thrust in the form of small rockets. The term JATO is used interchangeably with the (more specific) term RATO, for rocket-assisted take-off (or, in RAF parlance, RATOG, for rocket-assisted take-off gear).

Apr 1, 2020 · Fat Albert would open air shows with a Jet-Assisted Take-Off (JATO), to the delight of onlookers. Although Fat Albert no longer shows off its JATO capabilities, assisted takeoffs can still be...

JATO is an acronym for jet assisted take off. It is a system for helping overloaded aircraft into the air by providing additional thrust in the form of small...

Oct 7, 2017 · The U.S. Marine Corps C-130 Hercules, "Fat Albert," assigned to the U.S. Navy “Blue Angels” flight demonstration team, uses Jet Assisted Take Off (JATO) bottles during the 2005 Blue Angel Homecoming show.

Feb 7, 2019 · For many years, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels’ support aircraft, a C-130, made a spectacular JATO-assisted takeoff during team performances at air shows. But as the last stockpile of JATO bottles was depleted, the JATO demonstrations concluded in 2009.

Feb 19, 2014 · A most impressive Jet Assisted Take Off (JATO) at Miramar NAS Air Show on August 16, 1997. It's "Fat Albert" of the Blue Angels and it was filmed during one of the very last Miramar Air Shows...

Apr 16, 2024 · This footage of the explosive Jet Assisted Take-Off (JATO) of a C-130 Hercules ‘Fat Albert’ is like nothing you’ll see again. The US Navy’s Blue Angels demonstration squadron used a Marine Corps C-130 dubbed ‘Fat Albert’ to carry …

The C-130 “Fat Albert,” a vital component of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, exemplifies this principle through its breathtaking Jet Assisted Take-Off (JATO) maneuvers. These captivating displays of power and precision have wowed aviation enthusiasts worldwide and showcased the C-130’s extraordinary capabilities.

Jan 1, 2020 · The Fat Albert aircarft started its iconic role in 1970. The C-130 Hercules was an ideal choice for the demanding logistical duties the Blue Angels would need out of their support aircraft, and it was indeed a match made in heaven.

May 30, 2023 · JATO (jet-assisted take-off) was an elegant solution to the age-old problem of assisting overloaded aircraft in taking off from runways with inadequate length.