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AIR-TO-AIR GUN [5 records]

Record 1 2003-03-28

English

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

The F-14 has visual and all-weather attack capability to deliver Phoenix and Sparrow missiles as well as the M-61 gun and Sidewinder missiles for close in air-to-air combat.

Key term(s)
  • all weather attack

French

Domaine(s)
  • Opérations (Forces aériennes)
CONT

Le monoréacteur SAAB J32B Lansen, une version grandement améliorée de l'avion d'attaque tout-temps A32A, connaîtra une longue vie.

Spanish

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Record 2 1994-02-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
  • Operations (Air Forces)
  • Helicopters (Military)
CONT

The Sikorsky Black Hawk is probably the most versatile helicopter in its category, not only can the utility version be fitted with a special external stores system enabling it to carry a formidable arsenal of gun pods, rockets, and anti-tank and air-to-air missiles, the type has also been adapted for anti-ship duties(Penguin missile) and anti-submarine warfare duties as well as for Special ops.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques
  • Opérations (Forces aériennes)
  • Hélicoptères (Militaire)
CONT

Dans sa catégorie, le Sikorsky Black Hawk est sans doute l'hélicoptère adaptable à la plus grande variété de missions, la version bi-turbine utilitaire peut être équipée de bras-pylônes capable d'emporter une panoplie impressionnante de nacelles canons, de roquettes et de missiles antichars et air-air.

Spanish

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Record 3 1994-02-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
  • Operations (Air Forces)
  • Helicopters (Military)
CONT

The Sikorsky Black Hawk is probably the most versatile helicopter in its category, not only can the utility version be fitted with a special external stores system enabling it to carry a formidable arsenal of gun pods, rockets, and anti-tank and air-to-air missiles, the type has also been adapted for anti-ship duties(Penguin missile) and anti-submarine warfare duties as well as for Special ops.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques
  • Opérations (Forces aériennes)
  • Hélicoptères (Militaire)
CONT

L'appareil a également été adapté aux missions antinavires (avec missiles Penguin), lutte anti-sous-marines et opérations spéciales.

Spanish

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Record 4 1982-11-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
CONT

An alternative fit to the gyro gunsight is a Head-Up Display and an associated weapons computer. This system fills four functions :Air-to-ground weapons computing in Continuously Computed Impact Point(CCIP) mode; Air-to-air cannon firing in Lead computed Gun Sight(LCGS) mode for two selectable ranges and adjustable target wing-spans; Emergency mode with manual depression; Navigation mode, depending on navigation system fitted.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques
CONT

A la place du viseur gyrostabilisé, l'appareil peut recevoir un collimateur de pilotage; lequel, avec le calculateur qui lui est associé, remplit les quatre fonctions suivantes: visée air-sol dans le mode (CCP) (calcul continu du point d'impact); visée air-air (tir au canon) dans le mode LCGS (Lead Computed Gun Sight = visée corrigée), pour deux portées affichables, et réglable en fonction de l'envergure de la cible; mode «secours» à commande manuelle; mode «navigation», suivant l'équipement de navigation installé.

Spanish

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Record 5 1981-11-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
CONT

In the air-to-air gunnery mode, IFFC [Integrated Flight/Fire Control] gives a 3 : 1 improvement in time-on-target and allows the pilot to use the gun when approaching the enemy aircraft from any direction, and even during very brief "fly-through" shooting opportunities.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques
CONT

En tir air-air au canon, l'IFFC permet d'arriver en position de tir trois fois plus vite. Tous les axes de présentation sont permis, et le pilote peut saisir des occasions fugitives de "tir au passage".

Spanish

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