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BALL BULLET [1 record]

Record 1 1991-02-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

General purpose bullet primarily designed for use against human targets. It consists of a lead alloy core, usually made up of a 90/10 lead antimony alloy, enclosed in a full metal jacket.

OBS

Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Projectile polyvalent conçu principalement pour les cibles humaines. Il se compose d'un noyau en alliage de plomb, comprenant d'habitude 90% de plomb et 10% d'antimoine, entièrement recouvert d'un blindage métallique.

OBS

Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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