air-to-surface

American  

[air-tuh-sur-fuhs] / ˈɛər təˈsɜr fəs /

adjective

1. operating or directed from a flying aircraft to the surface.

   air-to-surface missiles.

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adverb

1. from a flying aircraft to the surface of the earth.

   They released the rockets air-to-surface.

Etymology

Origin of air-to-surface

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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air-to-surface

The air force added that Russia also launched an Iskander-M ballistic missile and a Kh-31 air-to-surface missile.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2024

Russian operators continue to receive training in Iran on how to use these systems, which can conduct air-to-surface attacks, electronic warfare and targeting, on the battlefield in Ukraine, the officials said.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 29, 2022

American officials said Russia could deploy the Iranian-made drones in its war against Ukraine to conduct air-to-surface attacks, carry out electronic warfare and identify targets.

From New York Times ● Aug. 29, 2022

The F-16 is considered a highly maneuverable aircraft proven in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack.

From Reuters ● Jun. 10, 2022

But the Center for Defense Strategies, a Ukrainian think tank tracking the war, said Moscow did use some precision weapons against Odesa: Kinzhal, or “Dagger,” hypersonic air-to-surface missiles.

From Washington Times ● May 10, 2022