light bomber
Small attack plane
A light bomber is a military aircraft designed for bombing missions while carrying a relatively small payload, typically used for tactical strikes, close air support, or reconnaissance rather than strategic bombing.
Light bombers sacrifice bomb capacity for speed, maneuverability, and range: The A-20 Havoc served as a light bomber in World War II.
The category has largely been absorbed into modern attack aircraft and fighter-bombers.
- attack aircraftWarplane for surface bombardment
- close air supportAircraft fire aiding troops
- twin-engineHaving two powerplants
- low altitudeMinimal elevation above surface
- sortieArmed raid outward
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