nap-of-the-earth flight
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nap-of-the-earth flight — An aircraft flying at very low altitudes and as close to the earth as possible, following the local profile of the land surface. A helicopter carrying out nap of the earth flying … Aviation dictionary
Nap-of-the-earth — (abbreviated NOE) is a type of very low altitude flight course used by military aircraft to avoid enemy detection and attack in a high threat environment.[1] During NOE flight, geographical features are used as cover, exploiting valleys and folds … Wikipedia
Nap of the Earth — NOE, very low altitude flight in order to use the surface of the Earth for concealment … English contemporary dictionary
Earth in culture — The cultural perspective on the Earth, or world, varies by society and time period. Religious beliefs often include a creation belief as well as personification in the form of a deity. The exploration of the world has modified many of the… … Wikipedia
terrain flight — Flight close to the earth’s surface during which air speed, height, and/or altitude are adapted to the contours and cover of the ground to avoid enemy detection and fire. The terrain flight can be divided into three parts: nap of the earth, or… … Aviation dictionary
Soviet support for Iraq during the Iran–Iraq war — During the Iran–Iraq War, the Soviet Union sold or gave the greatest amount of military equipment and supplies to Iraq, Fact|date=May 2008 as well as providing military advisers. Their public position, especially in the early phases of the war,… … Wikipedia
List of Issues of The Magnet — Issues of The Magnet, published by Amalgamated Press between 1908 and 1940. References in brackets refer to reprints by the Howard Baker Press and the Greyfriars Book Club. 1908 The Making of Harry Wharton (Book Club 3) The Taming of Harry (Book… … Wikipedia
Look-down/shoot-down — is a capability a radar system is said to possess if it is able to detect, track and lock a target moving below the horizon as seen by the radar. Look down/shoot down capability is an essential feature of modern airborne military radar systems.… … Wikipedia
Bell OH-58 Kiowa — OH 58 Kiowa OH 58D Kiowa Warrior Role Observation/scout helicopter National origin … Wikipedia
OH-58 Kiowa — Infobox Aircraft name= OH 58 Kiowa caption= OH 58D Kiowa Warrior type= Observation/scout helicopter national origin = United States manufacturer= Bell Helicopter first flight= 10 January 1966 (206A)cite book|author=D.Donald|year=1997|title=The… … Wikipedia
