Alpha Strike

Alpha strike may refer to:

  • Alpha strike (engineering), when an alpha particle enters and causes damage to the data contained in a computer processor.
  • Alpha strike (gaming), a massive all-out attack launched near the beginning of a tabletop wargame.
  • Alpha strike (United States Navy), a large air attack by an aircraft carrier air wing.

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