helicopter gunship
Attack chopper variant
A helicopter gunship is a military helicopter armed with heavy weapons—machine guns, cannons, rockets, or missiles—designed primarily for attacking ground targets.
Unlike transport helicopters that carry troops, gunships are built for offensive firepower and close air support: Apache gunships provided cover for the advancing infantry.
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- close air supportAircraft fire aiding troops
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