stern attack
stern attack
[′stərn ə‚tak] (aerospace engineering)
In air intercept, an attack by an interceptor aircraft which terminates with a heading crossing angle of 45° or less.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
stern attack
An attack by an aircraft from the rear quarter of a target aircraft with a crossing angle of 45° or less.
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stern attack from the closest range possible.
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stern attack against Egypt.
Wenger launched a
stern attack on the Spanish referee, who he confronted on the pitch following the final whistle.
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stern attack on Fowler despite the player's almost legendary status at Anfield.
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stern attacks against their gatherings in the Eastern districts of Aleppo.
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