shoot down a helicopter

Examples (10)

• Rebel forces claimed to have shot down a helicopter in the conflict zone.
• The enemy tried to shoot down the reconnaissance helicopter, but it managed to escape.
• During the war, several attempts were made to shoot down supply helicopters.
• It's extremely difficult to shoot down a fast-moving helicopter with small arms fire.
• They used anti-aircraft missiles to successfully shoot down the invading helicopter.
• The pilot knew the risks of flying over hostile territory where they might shoot down their helicopter.
• Reports indicate that local militants managed to shoot down one of the government's helicopters.
• Training exercises sometimes simulate situations where troops must respond after a helicopter has been shot down.
• The mission was to extract the team before anyone could shoot down their transport helicopter.
• Historically, many aircraft, including helicopters, have been shot down during various conflicts.