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recoil energy [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-01-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Energy (Physics)
  • Small Arms
  • Shooting (Sports)
DEF

The force of the firearm's movement to the rear, usually expressed in foot-pounds (ft/lbs) or joules (J).

OBS

recoil energy: term to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Énergie (Physique)
  • Armes légères
  • Tir (Sports)
DEF

Force de mouvement de l'arme à feu vers l'arrière, habituellement exprimée en pieds-livres (pi-lb) ou en joules (J).

OBS

force de recul : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères et d’usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Energía (Física)
  • Armas ligeras
  • Tiro (Deportes)
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