longlegged

Definition

In military and aviation contexts, an aircraft or vessel with impressive operational range—capable of traveling vast distances without refueling. If your fighter jet is long-legged, it can patrol way farther from base than the competition's can.

Example Usage

The new fighter jet's long-legged design allows it to patrol deeper into contested territory without mid-air refueling.

Source: Military and aviation industry terminology

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