Which term refers to fixed-wing aircraft engaged in attack missions?

• A. Riverine assault craft unit
• B. Fixed wing aviation unit
• C. Fixed wing attack
• D. Air assault infantry

Answer: (C)

Understanding how aviation assets are categorized by platform and mission helps here. Fixed-wing refers to airplanes with rigid wings, as opposed to rotorcraft. When such aircraft are assigned to strike roles—engaging targets with weapons—they are described as performing attack missions. The term that combines both features is “fixed wing attack.” The other options don’t fit because they describe different domains: a riverine unit is water-based; a fixed wing aviation unit is a general fixed-wing group without specifying the mission; and air assault infantry refers to troops moved by helicopters, not fixed-wing aircraft.