gunship

  1. Noun.  (nautical) A ship equipped with heavy artillery.
  2. Noun.  (aviation) An armed helicopter tasked to attack the enemy.
  3. Noun.  (US, air force) (military) A transport airplane equipped with large calibre guns typical of armoured fighting vehicles.

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