medium bomber

medium bomber
a moderately large airplane capable of carrying large bomb loads for moderate distances at medium altitudes, esp. one having a gross loaded weight of 100,000 to 250,000 lb. (45,000 to 113,000 kg). Cf. heavy bomber, light bomber.
[1930-35]

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