phi đội
Definition
- Noun:
- Squadron, Flight: A basic tactical unit of an air force, typically consisting of 10 to 24 aircraft of the same type. It is composed of several smaller flights and can operate independently or as part of a larger air regiment.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Phi đội tiêm kích sẵn sàng cất cánh. (The fighter squadron is ready for takeoff.)
- Anh ấy chỉ huy một phi đội máy bay vận tải. (He commands a transport aircraft flight.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is used almost exclusively in military and formal aviation contexts to denote an organized unit of aircraft and their personnel.
Variants and Related Words
- Biên đội (n): A smaller tactical unit within a , often translated as a "flight" or "element" (e.g., a pair or a four-aircraft formation).
- Một phi đội thường có nhiều biên đội. (A squadron usually has several flights.)
Synonyms
- Squadron: A principal tactical air force unit.
- Flight: A smaller air force unit or a formation of aircraft.
Related Terms
- Không quân (n): Air force.
- Trung đoàn không quân (n): Air regiment (a larger unit than a ).
noun
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squadron, flight
