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LONGUEUR CALIBRE [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-06-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

Ratio between the length of a barrel or projectile and its calibre.

CONT

26 calibre length barrel.

OBS

It is mainly used for ordnance but also sometimes for projectiles.

Key term(s)
  • caliber length

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Rapport entre la longueur d'un canon ou d'un projectile et son calibre.

OBS

Elle est utilisée le plus souvent pour les pièces d'artillerie, mais aussi parfois pour les projectiles.

OBS

longueur en calibres : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Key term(s)
  • longueur en calibre

Spanish

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