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attack aircraft

/əˈtæk ˈɛəkrɑːft/

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/əˈtæk ˈɛəkrɑːft/B2formaltechnical
  • ruВоенный самолет, предназначенный в первую очередь для непосредственной авиационной поддержки наземных войск, атаки вражеских позиций, техники и живой силы с помощью бомб, ракет или пушек.

A military aircraft designed primarily for close air support of ground forces, attacking enemy positions, vehicles, and personnel with bombs, missiles, or cannons.

  1. Military aircraft for ground attackC1formal

    A military aircraft designed primarily for close air support and attacking ground targets, such as enemy troops, tanks, and infrastructure.

    ruШтурмовик

    • The A-10 Thunderbolt II is a famous attack aircraft used by the US Air Force.
    • Attack aircraft are often heavily armored to withstand ground fire.
    • The mission involved deploying attack aircraft to neutralize enemy positions.