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Record 1 2003-05-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tracked Vehicles (Military)
  • Ship and Boat Parts
DEF

A sloping armor plate formerly often used on the deck of naval vessels (as about hatches or turrets).

OBS

Glacis plates can also be used to reinforce a tank's framework.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Véhicules chenillés (Militaire)
  • Parties des bateaux
CONT

Les chars utilisent des blindages en acier dont l'épaisseur peut atteindre 300 mm; leur carcasse est soit en acier laminé, soit en acier moulé [...] Le projectile perfore d'autant mieux un blindage que, lors de l'impact, son incidence est faible; aussi on donne aux chars des formes fuyantes avec des blindages inclinés.

Spanish

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