attack helicopter

Definition/Scope: Helicopter designed to search out, attack, and destroy enemy targets, ideally suited for rapid reaction in close, deep, or rear operations.

Used For:

AAH
advanced attack helicopter
armed helicopter

Acronym:

AH

Broader Terms:

attack aircraft
helicopter

Narrower Terms:

AH-1 Cobra
AH-56 Cheyenne
AH-64 Apache
AH-6OL
air-ground integration
antitank helicopters
OH-58D Kiowa Warrior
RAH-66 Comanche