wild weasel
The term "wild weasel" originated during the Vietnam War and refers to specialized U.S. military aircraft used to suppress enemy air defenses.
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Definition
C1Military Aviation
(technical)A military aircraft designed to detect, identify, and neutralize enemy radar and missile sites.
Example
- The F-16CJ is a modern example of a wild weasel used in combat missions.
C1Military Operations
(technical)A mission involving aircraft that target enemy air defense systems to make the airspace safer for other operations.
Example
- The squadron was tasked with a wild weasel mission to clear the path for the incoming bombers.
Similar
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