fighter aircraft

Synonyms:

attack aircraft, fighter

Types:

interceptor

a fast maneuverable fighter plane designed to intercept enemy aircraft

kamikaze

a fighter plane used for suicide missions by Japanese pilots in World War II

stealth fighter

a fighter that is difficult to detect by radar; is built for precise targeting and uses laser-guided bombs

Type of:

aeroplane, airplane, plane

an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

military plane, warplane

an aircraft designed and used for combat