gunship
Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ˈɡʌnʃɪp/
Noun

gunship (plural gunships)

  1. (nautical) A ship equipped with heavy artillery.
  2. (aviation) An armed helicopter tasked to attack the enemy.
  3. (US, air force, military) A transport airplane equipped with large calibre guns typical of armoured fighting vehicles
Translations
  • Russian: канонерская ло́дка
Translations
  • French: hélicoptère de combat
  • Spanish: helicóptero artillado, helicóptero de combate



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