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Keywords: Fighter, Battle, Aerial, Enemy, Guns
Networked biplane battles! Think games like Sopwith but with 4 on 4 multiplayer battles.
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a battle in the air at close quarters between fighter planes. The planes twist and turn in the air at great speeds in an attempt to train their guns on each other
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an aerial engagement between fighter planes
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engage in an aerial battle with another fighter plane
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a one-on-one battle between two planes, each trying to shoot the other down before it is itself shot down
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Combat between aircraft or spacecraft, typically fighters.
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Engaging enemy fighters at close range.
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An air to air battle
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A dogfight or dog fight is a common term used to describe close-range aerial combat between military aircraft. The term originated during World War I, and probably derives from the preferred fighter tactic of positioning one's aircraft behind the enemy aircraft. From this position, a pilot could fire his guns on the enemy without having to lead the target, and the enemy aircraft could not effectively fire back.
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