- Boom and Zoom Fighter – Type of aircraft with high speeds, heavy armament, and durable airframes, but low maneuverability and poor acceleration.
- Energy – The total potential energy of your aircraft including altitude, speed, acceleration, and speed retention.
- CAS – Close Air Support.
- Turn Fighter – Aircraft that are typically lighter with strong turn performance, good turn rate, and decent acceleration but lower top speeds.
- Merge – When two aircraft are pointing at each other and enter a dogfight or gun range.
- AOT – angle of attack.
- Energy Fighter – Balanced fighter with mixed characteristics that relies on energy management and versatility.