military plane

Thân thiện

A military plane flies low over a training range.

Definition

Noun: An aircraft specifically designed, built, and used for combat or other military operations. This includes roles such as air-to-air combat, bombing, reconnaissance, and troop transport.

Usage

The term "military plane" is used to categorize and describe any fixed-wing aircraft operated by a nation's air force, navy, or army for defense or attack purposes. It distinguishes these aircraft from civilian planes used for commercial or private transport.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The airshow featured several historical military planes from World War II.
  • The radar detected an unidentified military plane approaching the border.
  • Developing a new stealth military plane requires advanced technology and significant funding.

Advanced Usage

• "to scramble military planes": To order military planes to take off immediately, typically for an emergency interception or response.
  • The air defense unit scrambled military planes to identify the unknown aircraft.

Variants and Related Words

• Fighter jet: A high-speed military plane designed primarily for air-to-air combat.
• Bomber: A military plane designed to carry and drop bombs on ground or sea targets.
• Reconnaissance aircraft: A military plane equipped for surveillance and gathering information.
• Transport plane: A military plane designed to carry cargo, troops, or equipment.

Synonyms

• Warplane
• Combat aircraft

Related Phrases

• Military aircraft: A broader term that includes not only fixed-wing planes but also helicopters, drones, and other vehicles used by the military.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an aircraft designed and used for combat

Từ đồng nghĩa

• warplane