gunship

noun3

1. •
   A ship equipped with heavy artillery.
2. •
   An armed helicopter tasked to attack the enemy.

   • I'm sending down five more dropships, combat EMVs, and a thopter gunship. — 1997
3. •
   A transport airplane equipped with large calibre guns typical of armoured fighting vehicles

   • Roger that, Hocus. Friendly gunship, coming in hot! — 2007