Glide-bomb (Verb)
Meaning
Bomb by gliding.
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- The air force plans to glide-bomb enemy positions behind enemy lines using specialized delivery systems and precision-guided munitions.
- During the exercise the aircraft practiced glide-bombing a simulated target by seamlessly integrating GPS data and terrain-following radar.
- A new capability will soon allow fighter jets to glide-bomb enemy strongpoints using an updated, high-precision data link.
- Combat training was provided to aircrew in order to effectively glide-bomb enemy surface targets at varying altitudes and airspeeds.
- Bombers will soon deploy advanced precision-guided glide-bombs that release and glide toward targets within a relatively short range.