medium bomber

noun Military.

a moderately large airplane capable of carrying large bomb loads for moderate distances at medium altitudes, especially one having a gross loaded weight of 100,000 to 250,000 pounds (45,000 to 113,000 kg).

Compare heavy bomber, light bomber.

Origin of medium bomber

First recorded in 1930–35

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