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DEFLECTEUR JET [2 records]

Record 1 2003-11-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Missiles and Rockets
OBS

Part of missile.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Missiles et roquettes

Spanish

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Record 2 2003-11-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Launching and Space Maneuvering
  • Space Centres
CONT

It's called a flame trench. In the case of the Shuttle, it is a slot in the launch pad 500 feet long, 60 feet wide and 40 feet deep. Flame trenches commonly have some water in them to protect the concrete or steel from the rocket exhaust.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
  • Centres spatiaux
DEF

Sur un banc d'essai ou une aire de lancement, ensemble du déflecteur et de la tranchée servant à canaliser le jet de flammes et à évacuer les gaz brûlés.

Spanish

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