CEFR B2

attack aircraft

noun

Meaning

An aircraft designed primarily for attacking ground or sea targets, often armed with missiles, bombs, or cannons.

Examples

The pilot skillfully maneuvered the attack aircraft to avoid enemy fire.
Modern navies rely heavily on carrier-based attack aircraft for projecting power.

Synonyms: ground-attack plane, strike fighter, bomber, fighter

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attack aircraft (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: əˈtæk ˌeərkrɑːft

Definition

An aircraft designed primarily for attacking ground or sea targets, often armed with missiles, bombs, or cannons.

Examples

The pilot skillfully maneuvered the attack aircraft to avoid enemy fire.
Modern navies rely heavily on carrier-based attack aircraft for projecting power.

How to Use attack aircraft

attack aircraft (collocation): A specific type of aircraft used for attacking. — "The military deployed new attack aircraft to the region."

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