lead aircraft; flight leader
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Meanings
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lead aircraft; flight leader (in formation flying)
Military aviation terminology. The长机 is responsible for commanding the formation and making tactical decisions, while the僚机 (wingman) follows and provides support.
Zhǎng长
jī机
fù负
zé责
zhǐ指
huī挥
zhěng整
gè个
biān编
duì队
wán完
chéng成
rèn任
wù务
。
The lead aircraft is responsible for commanding the entire formation to complete the mission.
Liáo僚
jī机
bì必
xū须
jǐn紧
gēn跟
zhǎng长
jī机
，
bǎo保
chí持
guī规
dìng定
de的
jù距
lí离
。
The wingman must closely follow the lead aircraft, maintaining the prescribed distance.
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Zhè这
jià架
xīn新
xíng型
zhàn战
dòu斗
jī机
bèi被
zhǐ指
dìng定
wéi为
zhǎng长
jī机
。
This new fighter jet has been designated as the lead aircraft.