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Fighter-bomber
Aircraft tasked primarily with ground attack while retaining some air combat capability / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Fighter bomber" redirects here. For the video game, see Fighter Bomber (video game).
A fighter-bomber is a fighter aircraft that has been modified, or used primarily, as a light bomber or attack aircraft. It differs from bomber and attack aircraft primarily in its origins, as a fighter that has been adapted into other roles,[1] whereas bombers and attack aircraft are developed specifically for bombing and attack roles.[2]
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Although still used, the term fighter-bomber has less significance since the introduction of rockets and guided missiles into aerial warfare. Modern aircraft with similar duties are now typically called multirole combat aircraft or strike fighters.