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TYPES OF COMBAT PLANES
The Air Force may be charged with numerous combat missions for the performance of which various types of aircraft are required.
The main types of combat planes are:
1) fighters;
2) bombers;
3) attack planes;
4) reconnaissance planes.
The main task of fighters is to fight enemy bombers. They may also be used to destroy ground targets. Fighters are generally single-seaters. They are armed with cannons, machine guns and rockets and possess a very high speed and ceiling.
The bomber is an offensive weapon. The basic mission of bombers is to attack various enemy objectives. Sometimes they may be used for distant reconnaissance. The defensive armament of bombers consists of machine guns; besides, they carry a great load of bombs.
Attack planes are designed for low-level attacks against enemy tanks, troop concentrations and communication lines.
Reconnaissance planes obtain information of the enemy.
LESSON 8
How High Are We Flying?
ACTIVE TERMS AND EXPRESSIONS
Altimeter
Linear
To bounce off
Airborne
On track
Altitude
Obstacle
Pounds per square inch
Barometric pressure
Pressure altitude
Cruise altitude
Vent
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