fighter-bomber
[fahy-ter-bom-er]
- an aircraft that combines the functions of a fighter and a bomber.
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Origin of fighter-bomber
First recorded in 1935–40
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The fighter-bomber squadrons use the MiG-17, an aircraft that is obsolescent but that performs well in a ground support role.
Area Handbook for BulgariaEugene K. Keefe, Violeta D. Baluyut, William Giloane, Anne K. Long, James M. Moore, and Neda A. Walpole
In 1973 there were six fighter-bomber, twelve fighter-interceptor, and three reconnaissance squadrons.
Area Handbook for BulgariaEugene K. Keefe, Violeta D. Baluyut, William Giloane, Anne K. Long, James M. Moore, and Neda A. Walpole
fighter-bomber
- a high-performance aircraft that combines the roles of fighter and bomber
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