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Aerospace glossary

Maximum takeoff weight

Also called MTOW, gross takeoff weight, maximum takeoff mass

The heaviest weight at which an aircraft is certified to take off, including fuel, payload and crew. It is the main size measure in aviation rules and fees.

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