What rotary-wing attack tactic is performed when the aircraft is in level, forward flight?

The rotary-wing attack tactic performed when the aircraft is in level, forward flight is known as Running Fire. This tactic allows the aircraft to maintain its speed while engaging targets. In a Running Fire maneuver, the helicopter approaches a target at a level altitude and fires weapons while continuing to move forward.

This approach has several advantages: it reduces the exposure time to enemy fire, allows for better targeting due to the aircraft's forward motion, and maintains greater maneuverability. The aircraft can quickly retreat or reposition once the attack is completed.

Hovering Fire occurs when the helicopter is stationary in the air, which is a different tactic utilized in different scenarios, while Diving Fire typically involves the aircraft approaching from a higher altitude in a descent to engage targets. Neither of these options describes the level, forward-flight aspect of Running Fire.