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AIR-TO-AIR GUN [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-03-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Operations (Air Forces)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- all-weather attack
1, record 1, English, all%2Dweather%20attack
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 1, English, - all%2Dweather%20attack
Record 1, Key term(s)
- all weather attack
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- attaque tout-temps
1, record 1, French, attaque%20tout%2Dtemps
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le monoréacteur SAAB J32B Lansen, une version grandement améliorée de l'avion d'attaque tout-temps A32A, connaîtra une longue vie. 1, record 1, French, - attaque%20tout%2Dtemps
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1994-02-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
- Operations (Air Forces)
- Helicopters (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- external stores system
1, record 2, English, external%20stores%20system
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 2, English, - external%20stores%20system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bras-pylônes
1, record 2, French, bras%2Dpyl%C3%B4nes
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 2, French, - bras%2Dpyl%C3%B4nes
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1994-02-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
- Operations (Air Forces)
- Helicopters (Military)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- anti-ship duties
1, record 3, English, anti%2Dship%20duties
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 3, English, - anti%2Dship%20duties
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- missions antinavires
1, record 3, French, missions%20antinavires
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'appareil a également été adapté aux missions antinavires (avec missiles Penguin), lutte anti-sous-marines et opérations spéciales. 1, record 3, French, - missions%20antinavires
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1982-11-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Lead Computed Gun Sight
1, record 4, English, Lead%20Computed%20Gun%20Sight
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- LCGS 2, record 4, English, LCGS
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 4, English, - Lead%20Computed%20Gun%20Sight
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- visée corrigée 1, record 4, French, vis%C3%A9e%20corrig%C3%A9e
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 4, French, - vis%C3%A9e%20corrig%C3%A9e
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1981-11-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- fly-through shooting
1, record 5, English, fly%2Dthrough%20shooting
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 5, English, - fly%2Dthrough%20shooting
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- tir au passage 1, record 5, French, tir%20au%20passage
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 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". 1, record 5, French, - tir%20au%20passage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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