The Federation attack fighter was a type of starship, employed by Starfleet as an attack fighter during the Dominion War. During Operation Return, eight successive waves of fighters were sent to attack the Cardassian ships of a Dominion fleet, hoping to provoke them into breaking formation and creating an opening for the Federation fleet. This ship type was also used as an Academy flight trainer by Starfleet Academy. This ship is the participation prize for Month 6 of the Star Trek: Attack Wing Organized Play tournament, The Dominion War.