Air force

Air force

An branch of the military establishment that is responsible for aerial warfare as distinct from an army, navy or other branch. Typically, air forces are responsible for gaining control of the air, carrying out strategic and tactical bombing missions and providing support to surface forces.

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air route traffic control center

Military; Air force

The principal facility exercising en route control of aircraft operating under instrument flight rules within its area of jurisdiction.

air support request

Military; Air force

A means to request preplanned and immediate close air support, air interdiction, air reconnaissance, surveillance, escort, helicopter airlift, and other aircraft missions.

air corridor

Military; Air force

A restricted air route of travel specified for use by friendly aircraft and established for the purpose of preventing friendly aircraft from being fired on by friendly forces.

F-22 Raptor

Military; Air force

The Lockheed Martin/Boeing F-22 Raptor is a single-seat, twin-engine fifth-generation supermaneuverable fighter aircraft that uses stealth technology. It was designed primarily as an air superiority ...

ascent phase

Military; Air force

That portion of the flight of a ballistic missile or space vehicle that begins after powered flight and ends just prior to apogee.

drone

Military; Air force

An unmanned aerial vehicle that is armed and has no onboard pilot. Currently operational drones are under real-time human control of unknown precision. Drones change the nature of modern aerial ...

Saab Gripen

Military; Air force

The Saab Gripen is a lightweight single-engine multirole fighter manufactured by the Swedish aerospace company Saab. It is a low-cost, low maintenance 4th generation fighter jet with a top speed of ...