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OFFSET POINT [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-03-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Operations (Air Forces)
DEF

In air interception, a point in space relative to a target's flight path toward which an interceptor is vectored and from which the final or a preliminary turn to attack heading is made.

OBS

offset point: term and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Opérations (Forces aériennes)
DEF

En interception aérienne, point de l'espace, calculé sur la trajectoire d'un objectif, et vers lequel un intercepteur est dirigé en vue de la phase d'attaque finale.

OBS

point futur : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Operaciones (Fuerzas aéreas)
DEF

En una intercepción aérea, punto del espacio sobre la trayectoria del objetivo, al que se dirige el interceptor para que tenga lugar en él la colisión.

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