Attack helicopter
AIRCRAFT CLASS DESIGNED TO ATTACK GROUND TARGETS WITH LIFT PROVIDED BY A POWERED ROTOR
Helicopter gunships; Attack Helicopter; Attack copter; Attack helicopters; Combat helicopter; Battle helicopter; Battle copter; Attack chopper; Helicopter gun ship; Assault helicopter
An attack helicopter is an armed helicopter with the primary role of an attack aircraft, with the offensive capability of engaging ground targets such as enemy infantry, military vehicles and fortifications. Due to their heavy armament they are sometimes called helicopter gunships.