lift fan

lift fan

[′lift ‚fan] (aerospace engineering) A special turbofan engine used primarily for lift in VTOL/STOL aircraft and often mounted in a wing with vertical thrust axis.

lift fan

lift fanA turbofan engine installed in such a way that it can be swiveled to direct its thrust in a vertical direction. Lift fans are used in V/STOL (vertical/short takeoff and landing) aircraft.