Difference between revisions of "Attack fighter"
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[[File:MediumStrikeFighter.jpg|right|300px|thumb|''[[Defender (Conventional Fighter)|Defender]]'' medium strike fighter]] | [[File:MediumStrikeFighter.jpg|right|300px|thumb|''[[Defender (Conventional Fighter)|Defender]]'' medium strike fighter]] | ||
| − | '''Attack fighter''' is a combat role performed by certain models of fighters, both [[ | + | |
| + | '''Attack fighter''' is a combat role performed by certain models of fighters, both [[aerospace fighter|aerospace]] and [[conventional fighter|conventional]], with a primary mission of air-to-ground attack.<ref name=ASCp136>''Alpha Strike Companion'', p. 136, "Attack Fighter"</ref><ref name=COp58>''Campaign Operations'', p. 58, "Attack Fighter"</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:19, 10 August 2022
Defender medium strike fighter
Attack fighter is a combat role performed by certain models of fighters, both aerospace and conventional, with a primary mission of air-to-ground attack.[1][2]
Description[edit]
Attack fighters are medium or heavy fighters mounting heavy firepower, but limited in maneuverability or armor (or both). The short-range nature of their weapons and the relative slowness of their airframes make the units the best suited for ground attack roles.[1][2]
Game Description: Alpha Strike[edit]
In Alpha Strike, a unit is identified as an Attack Fighter when it meets the following standards[1]:
Speed: Slow
Range: Short
Special: no requirements