optionally piloted vehicle
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[edit]Noun
[edit]optionally piloted vehicle (plural optionally piloted vehicles)
- (US, military, aviation) An aircraft that may be manned or unmanned, able to function in either mode without modification.
Usage notes
[edit]OPVs are typically remotely piloted when in unmanned mode.
Synonyms
[edit]- OPV (abbreviation)