suicide attack; kamikaze attack
Refers to a military attack in which the attacker deliberately crashes their aircraft or vessel into the target, expecting to die. Strongly associated with Japanese WWII tactics. Often shortened to 特攻 (とっこう).
See also: 特別攻撃隊 (とくべつこうげきたい)
The special attack units were formed during World War II.
This film depicts the reality of kamikaze attacks.