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terrain flight

vol en suivi de terrain

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Type of flight taking place at less than 50 meters from the ground. Owing to an optimal use of the terrain, to the possibilities of the helicopter, to its equipment and weaponry, it permits to avoid being seen or fired at by the enemy. It is conducted upon order given by the commander of a formation, and it meets a tactical imperative. (FRA)

Flight close to the Earth’s surface during which airspeed, height, and/or altitude are adapted to the contours and cover of the ground in order to avoid enemy detection and fire (JP 3-09.3)

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