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SEA-SKIMMING MISSILE [1 record]

Record 1 2002-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Missiles and Rockets
DEF

A missile designed to transit at less than 50 feet (or 15 metres) above the surface of the sea.

OBS

sea skimmer: term and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Missiles et roquettes
DEF

Missile conçu pour survoler la mer à moins de 15 m de la surface.

OBS

missile à trajectoire rasante : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

OBS

missile antinavire à vol rasant : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des Munitions.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Misiles y cohetes
DEF

Misil diseñado para volar a menos de 50 pies (15 metros) por encima de la superficie del mar.

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