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AMPHIBIOUS TRANSPORT [1 record]

Record 1 - external organization data 2023-05-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
DEF

An off-road vehicle that is suited for flooded terrain, e.g. muskeg and peat bogs, marshes, swamp lands.

OBS

The RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) standards are limited to a six- or eight-wheeled Argo brand specification that can be equipped with tracks for use on snow. This vehicle is not designed for use as an all-purpose marine vessel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
DEF

Véhicule hors route pouvant circuler sur un terrain inondé, p. ex. muskeg et tourbière, marais, terrain marécageux.

OBS

Les normes de la GRC (Gendarmerie royale du Canada) se limitent aux véhicules Argo à six ou huit roues pouvant être équipés de chenilles pour se déplacer sur la neige. Ce véhicule n'est pas conçu pour être utilisé comme bateau tout usage.

OBS

transporteur amphibie : Bien que ce terme soit tiré du «Manuel de la gestion des transports» de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada, «transport amphibie» est préférable, car «transporteur» est plutôt l'équivalent de «carrier».

Spanish

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