Attack Aircraft

Definition: Attack Aircraft

Attack Aircraft

Noun

1. A high-speed military or naval airplane designed to destroy enemy aircraft in the air.

Source: WordNet 1.7.1 Copyright © 2001 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
 

Synonyms: Attack Aircraft

Books

• Colors and Markings of the U.S. Navy Cag Aircraft, Part 2: Attack Aircraft (Colors and Markings, Vol. 16) (reference)

  (more book examples)

Theater & Movies

• Top Guns: Volume 3 - Attack Aircraft (reference)

• Fighter Jets and Attack Aircraft (reference)

  (more DVD examples; more video examples)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Launches a bomb-laden A-7A "Corsair II" attack aircraft from one of her waist catapults, during operations in the Gulf of Tonkin in January 1968. Photographed by PH1 Donald F. Grantham. Credit: NAVY.

USS South Dakota (BB-57) firing her anti-aircraft guns at attacking Japanese planes during the action, 26 October 1942. A Japanese Type 97 Shipboard Attack Aircraft ("Kate") is at right, apparently leaving the area after having dropped its torpedo. Credit: NAVY.

At anchor in Augusta Bay, Sicily, on 17 March 1965. The large carrier, at right, is USS Saratoga (CVA-60). Other U.S. Navy ships visible include one Essex class attack aircraft carrier (CVA), two guided missile light cruisers (CLG), two guided-missile frigates (DLG), six destroyers (DD), two oilers (AO) and other auxiliaries. There are also several merchant ships present. Credit: NAVY.

Steams alongside USS Bellatrix (AF-62) during underway replenishment in Western Pacific waters. USS Duncan (DDR-874) is at left. Photograph was released by USS Coral Sea under date of 16 April 1962. Among the planes on the carrier's flight deck are seven A3D "Skywarrior" heavy attack aircraft. Credit: NAVY.

Steams past USS Ranger (CVA-61) in the South China Sea, 24 March 1965, during the early days of the air campaign against North Vietnam. Aircraft in the foreground is a North American RA-5C "Vigilante" reconaissance plane (Bureau # 149313). Planes parked beyond it include McDonnell F-4B "Phantom II" fighters and Douglas A-1 "Skyraider" attack aircraft. Photographed by JOC R.D. Moeser, USN. Credit: NAVY.

With two AJ "Savage" heavy attack aircraft on her flight deck, following her SCB-27A modernization, circa 1952-55. Credit: NAVY.

Lieutenant (Junior Grade) William Belden ejects from his Douglas A-4E "Skyhawk" attack aircraft (Bureau # 150117) as it rolls into the carrier's port catwalk after suffering a brake failure following recovery, 2 July 1970. LtJG Belden ejected safely and was rescued by Shangri-La's helicopter. Credit: NAVY.

Anchored at Cannes, France, on 17 June 1957, during her final deployment as an attack aircraft carrier. Among the planes on her flight deck are three large AJ "Savage" attack aircraft. Photographed by PH2 J.R. Sholar. Credit: NAVY.

Source: pictures compiled by the editor from various references; see picture credits.

Economic History

Korea

However, this program has commenced with several large projects including the F-X Fighter competition, the Attack Helicopter competition (AH-X), SAM-X, E-X, and the production of the Korea basic trainer (KT-1) and the advanced trainer/light attack aircraft (T-50). (references)

Source: compiled by the editor from ICON Group International, Inc.; see credits.

Expression using "attack aircraft": attack aircraft carrier. Additional references.

Ending with "attack aircraft": ground-attack aircraft.

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