Concept information
Preferred term
fighter aircraft
Definition
- Combat aircraft whose primary mission is to destroy opposing aircraft. Since its introduction during World War I, the fighter has evolved to carry out other roles as well, including reconnaissance and ground attack. [Source: Encyclopedia of United States National Security; Fighter Aircraft]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/fighter_aircraft
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