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MOTEUR FUSEE [1 record]

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Record 1 2009-04-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Launchers (Astronautics)
DEF

A reaction engine that contains within itself all the substances necessary for its operation or for the consumption or combustion of its fuel ...

OBS

"Rocket engine" is the term best reserved for rocket using liquid propellants, especially with pump feed and control system; "rocket motor" is preferred for all solid-propellant rockets, of any size, together with hybrids of modest complexity.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lanceurs (Astronautique)
DEF

Élément moteur dont la poussée résulte de l'action d'un combustible et d'un comburant. (Fusées à propergol solide. Fusées à propergol liquide.)

PHR

Moteur-fusée monoétage, non récupérable.

PHR

Turbo-pompe hydrogène du moteur-fusée.

Key term(s)
  • moteur fusée

Spanish

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