Bomber destroyer
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bomber-destroyer-193-16193281
title:
Bomber destroyer
text:
Bomber destroyers were World War II interceptor aircraft intended to destroy enemy bomber aircraft. Bomber destroyers were typically larger and heavier than general interceptors, designed to mount more powerful armament, and often having twin engines. They differed from night fighters largely in that they were designed for day use. The United States Army Air Corps considered powerfully armed destroyers, like the Bell YFM-1 Airacuda prototype, to counter a potential attack of high-performance bom
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Historical aircraft type intended to destroy bomber aircraft
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bomber_destroyer
date created:
date modified:
2024-04-22T08:02:47Z
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13
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