air-superiority capability

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• Air superiority — is the dominance in the air power of one side s air forces over the other side s during a military campaign. It is defined in the NATO Glossary as That degree of dominance in the air battle of one force over another that permits the conduct of… …   Wikipedia

• Air superiority fighter — An air superiority fighter is a type of fighter aircraft intended to enter and seize control of enemy airspace. Air superiority fighters are usually expensive aircraft, and procured in lesser numbers compared to smaller and generally more limited …   Wikipedia

• air-superiority — /air seuh pear ee awr i tee, or , soo /, adj. designating a fighter aircraft built for long patrol capability at high altitudes and supersonic speeds, with air to air combat as its principal mission. [1930 35] * * * …   Universalium

• air-superiority — /air seuh pear ee awr i tee, or , soo /, adj. designating a fighter aircraft built for long patrol capability at high altitudes and supersonic speeds, with air to air combat as its principal mission. [1930 35] …   Useful english dictionary

• Air supremacy — is the most favorable state of control of the air. It is defined by NATO and the United States Department of Defense as that degree of air superiority wherein the opposing air force is incapable of effective interference. There are normally… …   Wikipedia

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