attack aircraft
Military term for a fixed-wing aircraft designed for ground attack or close air support.
The attack aircraft destroyed the enemy tanks.
爆撃機 is a bomber that drops bombs, often from higher altitude, whereas 攻撃機 typically engages targets directly with cannons, rockets, or missiles at lower altitude.
carrier-borne attack aircraft
Compound of 攻撃 (attack) + 機 (machine/aircraft).