Military aircraft is any fixed-wing or rotary-wing aircraft that is operated by a legal or insurrectionary armed service of any type.
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13 Facts About Military aircraft
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In 1783, when the first practical aircraft were established, they were quickly adopted for military duties.
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Air combat was a notable component of World War I, as fighter Military aircraft were developed during the war, long-range strategic bombing became a possibility, and airplanes were deployed from Military aircraft carriers.
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Decisive air battles influenced the outcome of the war, early jet Military aircraft flew combat missions, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles were deployed for the first time, airborne troops and cargo parachuted into battle, and the nuclear weapons that ended the war were delivered by air.
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Stealth Military aircraft entered development during the 1970s and saw combat in the 1980s.
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Also included among combat Military aircraft are long-range maritime patrol Military aircraft, such as the Hawker Siddeley Nimrod and the S-3 Viking that are often equipped to attack with anti-ship missiles and anti-submarine weapons.
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Attack Military aircraft can be used to provide support for friendly ground troops.
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An electronic warfare aircraft is a military aircraft equipped for electronic warfare - i e degrading the effectiveness of enemy radar and radio systems.
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Maritime patrol aircraft is a fixed-wing military aircraft designed to operate for long durations over water in maritime patrol roles—in particular anti-submarine, anti-ship and search and rescue.
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Some patrol Military aircraft were designed for this purpose, like the Kawasaki P-1.
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Non-combat roles of military aircraft include search and rescue, reconnaissance, observation, surveillance, Airborne Early Warning and Control, transport, training, and aerial refueling.
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Military transport aircraft are primarily used to transport troops and war supplies.
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Experimental Military aircraft are designed in order to test advanced aerodynamic, structural, avionic, or propulsion concepts.
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