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DIRECT ACTION FUSE [1 record]

Record 1 2007-07-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bombs and Grenades
DEF

A fuze that is set in action by the striking of a projectile or bomb against an object.

OBS

impact action fuze; direct action fuze: terms and definition standardized by NATO.

Key term(s)
  • impact fuse
  • impact action fuse

French

Domaine(s)
  • Bombes et grenades
DEF

Fusée mise en action par le choc du projectile ou de la bombe contre un obstacle.

OBS

fusée percutante : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

OBS

fusée percutante : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre et le Groupe de travail de terminologie des munitions.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Bombas y granadas
DEF

Espoleta que se activa cuando el proyectil o la bomba golpea contra un objeto.

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