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thermic lance [1 record]

Record 1 1995-02-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oxygen Cutting (Metals)
  • Protection of Life
  • Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
  • Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
DEF

Device using oxygen to achieve high temperature for cutting metal or concrete.

OBS

The main weapon of attack was the thermic lance.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Oxycoupage
  • Sécurité des personnes
  • Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
  • Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
DEF

Équipement utilisant l'oxygène pour découper du métal ou du béton, à haute température.

OBS

il y a eu une augmentation massive des attaques contre des chambres fortes et des compartiments de location, la lance thermique étant l'arme la plus commune.

Spanish

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