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flying bomb

/ˈflaɪɪŋ bɒm/

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/ˈflaɪɪŋ bɒm/C1formalbritishtechnicalobsolete
  • ruИсторический термин для самоходного беспилотного летательного аппарата, используемого в качестве оружия, в частности, для обозначения крылатой ракеты Фау-1, применявшейся Германией во время Второй мировой войны. В настоящее время эта фраза в основном устарела и используется только в историческом контексте.

A historical term for a self-propelled, unmanned aerial vehicle used as a weapon, specifically referring to the V-1 flying bomb used by Germany during World War II. The phrase is now largely obsolete outside of historical contexts.

  1. V-1 flying bombC1formal

    A type of early cruise missile used by Nazi Germany during World War II, also known as a 'buzz bomb' due to its distinctive sound.

    ruЛетающая бомба

    • The V-1 flying bomb was launched from sites in occupied Europe.
    • Londoners became familiar with the sound of the flying bomb's engine.
    • Many flying bombs were intercepted by anti-aircraft fire.