fighter-bomber

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The McDonnell Douglas-made supersonic fighter-bomber had its heyday in the 1960s and the U.S. used it during the 1991 Operation Desert Storm against Iraq.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

A Su-34 fighter-bomber jet accidentally discharged aviation ammunition, the ministry said.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2023

The Su34 fighter-bomber crashed during a training flight after one of its engines burst into flames, Tass reported, adding that the pilots ejected.

From Reuters • Oct. 18, 2022

They’ve lost about 1,000 tanks, 350 artillery pieces, three dozen fighter-bomber aircraft and more than 50 helicopters, according to Pentagon estimates.

From Washington Post • May 26, 2022

In 1973 there were six fighter-bomber, twelve fighter-interceptor, and three reconnaissance squadrons.

From Area Handbook for Bulgaria by Baluyut, Violeta D.