third-generation aircraft
1Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting System — Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (or ACARS) is a digital datalink system for transmission of small messages between aircraft and ground stations via radio or satellite. The protocol, which was designed by ARINC to replace… …
2Third United States Army — Infobox Military Unit unit name=United States Army Central caption=United States Army Central shoulder sleeve insignia country=United States of America allegiance=Federal type=Field Army branch=Regular Army dates=November 7, 1918 – July 2, 1919… …
3Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association — The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is a non profit political organization whose membership consists mainly of general aviation pilots in the United States. AOPA exists to serve the interests of its members as aircraft owners and… …
4Generation Kill — For the TV miniseries, see Generation Kill (TV series). Generation Kill   …
5Aircraft — An aircraft is a vehicle which is able to fly through the Earth s atmosphere or through any other atmosphere. Rocket vehicles are not aircraft if they are not supported by the surrounding air. All the human activity which surrounds aircraft is… …
6Aircraft fairing — A fairing is a structure whose primary function is to produce a smooth outline and reduce drag.Crane, Dale: Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms, Third Edition , page 206. Aviation Supplies Academics Inc, Newcastle Washington, 1997. ISBN 1 56027 287… …
7Fighter aircraft — A fighter aircraft is a military aircraft designed primarily for air to air combat with other aircraft, as opposed to a bomber, which is designed primarily to attack ground targets by dropping bombs. Fighters are comparatively small, fast, and… …
8Fourth generation jet fighter — Lockheed Martin F 16. Dassault Mirage …
9military aircraft — Introduction any type of aircraft that has been adapted for military use. Aircraft have been a fundamental part of military power since the mid 20th century. Generally speaking, all military aircraft fall into one of the following… …
10fourth-generation warfare — n. Warfare in which at least one side uses non traditional tactics and is composed of a non governmental military force. Example Citation: The U.S. defense and intelligence community may or may not be in denial over what is happening, but there… …
