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EXTERNALLY DRIVEN WEAPON [1 record]

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Record 1 2019-05-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Weapon Systems
DEF

[A weapon] which does not use the energy produced by the ammunition, i.e. gas or recoil, but which is driven by electrical, mechanical, hydraulic or pneumatic means.

CONT

This externally driven weapon can fire 400 rounds per minute. Moreover, its airburst capability enables it to take out targets behind walls ...

OBS

A useful feature of the design is that a misfire does not cause a stoppage and is simply ejected with the empty cases.

OBS

externally powered gun: designation officially approved by the French Terminology Committee of the Army Doctrine and Tactics Board in 1995.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes d'armes
DEF

[Arme] qui n'utilise pas l'énergie produite par les munitions, [c.-à-d.] le gaz ou le recul, mais qui est actionnée par des moyens électriques, mécaniques, hydrauliques ou pneumatiques.

OBS

Un avantage utile du système est qu'un raté ne cause pas d'arrêt de tir et qu'il est simplement éjecté avec les douilles.

OBS

arme à force motrice indépendante : désignation uniformisée par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre en 1995.

Spanish

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