Ryo Hagio Top gun maverick round 3 Flashcards
(30 cards)
Aviator
A pilot of an aircraft.
Maverick is a legendary aviator known for his daring flying style.
A pilot of an aircraft.
Call sign
A nickname used by military pilots.
His call sign “Maverick” symbolizes his rebellious and independent nature.
A nickname used by military pilots.
Mach
A measure of speed relative to the speed of sound
He pushed the experimental jet to Mach 10 before it malfunctioned.
A measure of speed relative to the speed of sound
Maneuver
A planned movement, especially in aviation or combat.
The pilots practiced tight aerial maneuvers to avoid enemy missiles.
A planned movement, especially in aviation or combat.
Sortie
A combat mission of an individual aircraft.
Each sortie was dangerous and required precise teamwork.
A combat mission of an individual aircraft.
Bogey
An unidentified or enemy aircraft.
“Bogey at six o’clock!” warned the radar operator, signaling an enemy aircraft behind.
An unidentified or enemy aircraft.
Engage
To enter into combat or conflict.
The team was ordered not to engage unless fired upon.
To enter into combat or conflict.
Altitude
The height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.
They had to fly at extremely low altitude to avoid radar detection.
The height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.
Dogfight
A close-range aerial battle between fighter aircraft.
The intense dogfight tested every pilot’s reflexes and skill.
A close-range aerial battle between fighter aircraft.
Afterburner
A device in jet engines that increases thrust, often used for rapid acceleration.
He hit the afterburner to escape a heat-seeking missile.
A device in jet engines that increases thrust, often used for rapid acceleration.
Cockpit
The area where the pilot sits in an aircraft.
The cockpit was filled with advanced technology and blinking lights.
The area where the pilot sits in an aircraft.
G-force
The force of gravity or acceleration on a body.
The pilots endured intense G-forces during high-speed turns.
The force of gravity or acceleration on a body.
