(DoD, NATO) The time an aircraft can continue flying, or a ground vehicle or ship can continue operating, under specified conditions, e.g., without refueling. See also endurance distance.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
| APA | Military Dictionary (DoD). (2011). endurance. Retrieved September 23, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/endurance/definitions/1961574 |
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