fighter aircraft

/ˌfaɪdər ˌɛərˈkræft/

Definitions of fighter aircraft

1. noun

   a high-speed military or naval airplane designed to destroy enemy aircraft in the air
   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