Fighter aircraft are military planes used to attack other aircraft rather than ground targets like bombers. They are small and maneuverable to intercept enemy planes. In World War I, fighters had low-powered engines and were used to hunt reconnaissance balloons. In World War II, fighter aircraft played a larger terrorizing role in battles as engine power improved and their tracking and weapons systems became more advanced.

1. Main Menu Characteristics of Fighter Aircraft WWI WWII Watch This Video What a Fighter Aircraft is

2. Its is a military aircraft used to attack other aircraft. It is unlike a bomber which attacks ground targets by dropping bombs. What a Fighter Aircraft Is

3. They are comparatively small and highly manoeuvrable. They have been fitted with increasingly sophisticated tracking and weapons systems to intercept and attack other aircraft. Characteristics of Fighter Aircraft

4. In WWI, fighter aircrafts were used to hunt down enemy reconnaissance and balloons. Engine power was low. WWI Play sound!!

5. n WWII, fighter aircraft became important in terrorising the sky, notably in the case of the blitzkrieg. Engine power improved. WWII

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