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LONG ROD EXPLOSIVELY FORMED PENETRATOR [1 record]

Record 1 1994-09-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Missiles and Rockets
CONT

The top-attack payload is for use against tanks, and takes the form of a forward-folding long rod explosively formed penetrator which is fired downward as the round overflies its target.

Key term(s)
  • penetrator

French

Domaine(s)
  • Missiles et roquettes
CONT

La charge antichar sera un long barreau de pénétration formé par explosion qui sera éjecté vers le bas au moment du passage à la verticale.

Spanish

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