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MISSILE FIRING [26 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
- Applications of Automation
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- drone attack
1, record 1, English, drone%20attack
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Drone attacks can be conducted by [unmanned combat aerial vehicles] dropping bombs, firing a missile, or crashing into a target. 2, record 1, English, - drone%20attack
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
- Automatisation et applications
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- attaque de drones
1, record 1, French, attaque%20de%20drones
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- attaque de drone 2, record 1, French, attaque%20de%20drone
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-09-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- NATO missile firing installation
1, record 2, English, NATO%20missile%20firing%20installation
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- NAMFI 2, record 2, English, NAMFI
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
NATO missile firing installation; NAMFI : designations standardized by NATO. 3, record 2, English, - NATO%20missile%20firing%20installation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- polygone de tir de missiles de l'OTAN
1, record 2, French, polygone%20de%20tir%20de%20missiles%20de%20l%27OTAN
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
polygone de tir de missiles de l'OTAN : désignation normalisée par l'OTAN. 2, record 2, French, - polygone%20de%20tir%20de%20missiles%20de%20l%27OTAN
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-02-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- transporter-erector-launcher and radar
1, record 3, English, transporter%2Derector%2Dlauncher%20and%20radar
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- TELAR 2, record 3, English, TELAR
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- transporter erector launcher and radar 3, record 3, English, transporter%20erector%20launcher%20and%20radar
correct
- TELAR 3, record 3, English, TELAR
correct
- TELAR 3, record 3, English, TELAR
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A transporter erector launcher and radar(TELAR) is a type of TEL [transporter erector launcher] that also incorporates part or all of the radar system necessary for firing the surface-to-air missile(s). Such vehicles have the capability of being autonomous, greatly enhancing their effectiveness. With this type of system each vehicle can fight regardless of the state or presence of support vehicles. 3, record 3, English, - transporter%2Derector%2Dlauncher%20and%20radar
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
transporter-erector-launcher and radar; TELAR: designations standardized by NATO. 4, record 3, English, - transporter%2Derector%2Dlauncher%20and%20radar
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- véhicule-rampe et radar
1, record 3, French, v%C3%A9hicule%2Drampe%20et%20radar
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
véhicule-rampe et radar : désignation normalisée par l'OTAN. 2, record 3, French, - v%C3%A9hicule%2Drampe%20et%20radar
Record 3, Key term(s)
- véhicule rampe et radar
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2021-04-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- active radar-guided missile
1, record 4, English, active%20radar%2Dguided%20missile
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Firing a shell from a gun at an aircraft is very different from launching an active radar-guided missile at a ship, which is very different from firing a passive radar guided missile at an incoming missile. 2, record 4, English, - active%20radar%2Dguided%20missile
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- missile à guidage radar actif
1, record 4, French, missile%20%C3%A0%20guidage%20radar%20actif
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tirer un obus avec un canon sur un aéronef est très différent de lancer un missile à guidage radar actif vers un navire, ce qui à son tour est très différent de tirer un missile à guidage radar passif. 1, record 4, French, - missile%20%C3%A0%20guidage%20radar%20actif
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2019-09-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- launcher
1, record 5, English, launcher
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device designed to support and hold a grenade, rocket or missile in position for firing. 2, record 5, English, - launcher
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
launcher: designation and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 5, English, - launcher
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- rampe de lancement
1, record 5, French, rampe%20de%20lancement
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- lanceur 2, record 5, French, lanceur
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareillage conçu pour soutenir et maintenir une grenade, une roquette ou un missile en position de tir. 3, record 5, French, - rampe%20de%20lancement
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rampe de lancement; lanceur : désignations et définition normalisées par l'OTAN. 4, record 5, French, - rampe%20de%20lancement
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
lanceur : désignation uniformisée par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 5, French, - rampe%20de%20lancement
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
rampe de lancement : désignation uniformisée par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des munitions. 4, record 5, French, - rampe%20de%20lancement
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Misiles y cohetes
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- dispositivo de lanzamiento
1, record 5, Spanish, dispositivo%20de%20lanzamiento
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- dispositivo de lanzamiento de cohetes 1, record 5, Spanish, dispositivo%20de%20lanzamiento%20de%20cohetes
masculine noun
- dispositivo de misiles 1, record 5, Spanish, dispositivo%20de%20misiles
masculine noun
- conjunto lanzador 1, record 5, Spanish, conjunto%20lanzador
masculine noun
- aparato de arranque 1, record 5, Spanish, aparato%20de%20arranque
masculine noun
- arranque 1, record 5, Spanish, arranque
masculine noun
- arma lanzadora de cohetes 1, record 5, Spanish, arma%20lanzadora%20de%20cohetes
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-12-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
- Weapon Systems
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- monitor/programmer
1, record 6, English, monitor%2Fprogrammer
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- MP 2, record 6, English, MP
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An example of the advanced technology employed in the Lance weapon system is its unique AN/GJM-24(XO-2) monitor/programmer, or MP. All the functions necessary to fire the missile are performed by the MP, which measures only 42X51X43 cm. This solid-state, combined analog and digital computer supplies pre-launch power to Lance from a 19-cell, 24v dc(direct current) Ni-Cad(Nickel-Cadmium) battery, it inserts range information into the missile guidance set before launch, controls the missile's safe, arming and firing mechanisms, and monitors the firing sequence. 1, record 6, English, - monitor%2Fprogrammer
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- contrôleur-séquenceur de tir
1, record 6, French, contr%C3%B4leur%2Ds%C3%A9quenceur%20de%20tir
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le caractère évolué de la technologie mise en œuvre dans le système d'arme Lance se manifeste par l'utilisation d'un contrôleur-séquenceur (MP) de tir AN/GJM-24 (XO-2) unique en son genre. Toutes les fonctions nécessaires à la mise à feu du missile sont assurées par ce MP (monitor/programmer), qui ne mesure que 42X51X43 cm. Ce calculateur (Solid-State) combiné analogique et numérique, fournit au Lance l'alimentation nécessaire avant le tir à partir d'une batterie 24v continu au Nickel-Cadmium à 19 éléments; il introduit l'information de distance dans le système de guidage, contrôle le fonctionnement des mécanismes de sécurité, d'armement et de mise à feu du missile, et surveille la séquence de mise à feu. 1, record 6, French, - contr%C3%B4leur%2Ds%C3%A9quenceur%20de%20tir
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2008-04-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- non line-of-sight missile
1, record 7, English, non%20line%2Dof%2Dsight%20missile
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The MMEVs [Multi-Mission Effects Vehicles] will be capable of firing the ADATS [Air Defence Anti-Tank System] missile as well as long-range anti-armour missile and a non line-of-sight missile. 1, record 7, English, - non%20line%2Dof%2Dsight%20missile
Record 7, Key term(s)
- non line of sight missile
- non-line-of-sight missile
- non-line of sight missile
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- missile guidé par observation indirecte
1, record 7, French, missile%20guid%C3%A9%20par%20observation%20indirecte
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les VEMM [véhicules à effets multimission] seront capables de lancer les missiles ADATS [système d'arme antiaérien et antichar] ainsi que les missiles antiblindés longue portée et les missiles guidés par observation indirecte. 1, record 7, French, - missile%20guid%C3%A9%20par%20observation%20indirecte
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-08-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- fire control centre
1, record 8, English, fire%20control%20centre
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The firing section is based upon the fire control centre(including the tracking and illumination radar and the control unit) and the missile launchers, each with 6 read fire missiles. 2, record 8, English, - fire%20control%20centre
Record 8, Key term(s)
- fire control center
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- centre de conduite de tir
1, record 8, French, centre%20de%20conduite%20de%20tir
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La section de tir comprend un centre de conduite de tir (avec notamment les radars de poursuite et d'illumination et l'unité de conduite) ainsi que les lanceurs équipés chacun de six missiles prêts à tirer. 2, record 8, French, - centre%20de%20conduite%20de%20tir
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Reproduit du lexique «Disarmament and Peace Keeping/Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève. 3, record 8, French, - centre%20de%20conduite%20de%20tir
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2007-02-16
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- captive firing
1, record 9, English, captive%20firing
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A firing test of short duration, conducted with the missile propulsion system operating while secured to a test stand. 1, record 9, English, - captive%20firing
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
captive firing: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 9, English, - captive%20firing
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- essai au banc
1, record 9, French, essai%20au%20banc
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Essai d'allumage de courte durée, effectué avec le système de propulsion de la fusée, celle-ci étant fixée au banc d'essai. 1, record 9, French, - essai%20au%20banc
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
essai au banc : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 9, French, - essai%20au%20banc
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Misiles y cohetes
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- prueba estática de encendido
1, record 9, Spanish, prueba%20est%C3%A1tica%20de%20encendido
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prueba de encendido de corta duración, llevada a cabo sobre el sistema de propulsión de un misil, que se realiza estando el misil en un banco de pruebas. 1, record 9, Spanish, - prueba%20est%C3%A1tica%20de%20encendido
Record 10 - internal organization data 2005-06-02
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- firing module
1, record 10, English, firing%20module
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A... firing module with retracted ramp, and with ramp and missile in firing position. 2, record 10, English, - firing%20module
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- affût de lancement
1, record 10, French, aff%C3%BBt%20de%20lancement
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Affût de lancement [...] avec rampe repliée; [...] avec rampe dépliée et missile prêt au tir. 2, record 10, French, - aff%C3%BBt%20de%20lancement
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2005-02-21
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Tracked Vehicles (Military)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- firing port
1, record 11, English, firing%20port
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Because the two men sit in the centre of the compartment, beneath the TOW [tube-launched optically-tracked wire-guided missile system] loading hatch, there is no requirement for them to have firing ports and these have been blocked off. 2, record 11, English, - firing%20port
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules chenillés (Militaire)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- trappe de tir
1, record 11, French, trappe%20de%20tir
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- ouverture de tir 2, record 11, French, ouverture%20de%20tir
feminine noun
- sabord de tir 3, record 11, French, sabord%20de%20tir
masculine noun
- tape de tir 4, record 11, French, tape%20de%20tir
feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Comme ces hommes n'auraient pas pu accéder aux trappes de tir, on a obturé celles-ci. 1, record 11, French, - trappe%20de%20tir
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2005-02-18
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- firing station
1, record 12, English, firing%20station
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Polyphem firing station comprises a high-performance compact computer for missile guidance, an operator control panel and a high-resolution display. 2, record 12, English, - firing%20station
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- poste de tir
1, record 12, French, poste%20de%20tir
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Reproduit du lexique «Disarmament and Peace Keeping/Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève. 2, record 12, French, - poste%20de%20tir
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2004-11-16
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Physics
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- gyro spin-up 1, record 13, English, gyro%20spin%2Dup
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a built-in electronic delay ensures a time delay of 0.6 s between trigger squeeze and launch - simulating gyro spin-up of the live round. 1, record 13, English, - gyro%20spin%2Dup
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The spin-up refers to the firing of a Dragon missile. 2, record 13, English, - gyro%20spin%2Dup
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Physique
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- lancement du gyroscope
1, record 13, French, lancement%20du%20gyroscope
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un dispositif électronique incorporé assure entre la pression sur le levier de détente et le départ du coup le délai de 0,6 seconde qui correspond dans la réalité au lancement du gyroscope du missile. 1, record 13, French, - lancement%20du%20gyroscope
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s'agit de simuler le tir d'un missile Dragon. 2, record 13, French, - lancement%20du%20gyroscope
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2002-02-18
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- countdown
1, record 14, English, countdown
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The step-by-step process leading to initiation of missile testing, launching, and firing. It is performed in accordance with a pre-designated time schedule. 1, record 14, English, - countdown
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
countdown: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 14, English, - countdown
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- compte à rebours
1, record 14, French, compte%20%C3%A0%20rebours
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus conduisant pas à pas au déclenchement des opérations de vérification, de lancement et de mise à feu d'une fusée. Il est exécuté selon un horaire préétabli. 1, record 14, French, - compte%20%C3%A0%20rebours
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
compte à rebours : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 14, French, - compte%20%C3%A0%20rebours
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas de armas
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- cuenta atrás
1, record 14, Spanish, cuenta%20atr%C3%A1s
feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso detallado, paso a paso, que conduce a la iniciación de la comprobación, lanzamiento y disparo de un misil. Se realiza de acuerdo con un horario preestablecido. 1, record 14, Spanish, - cuenta%20atr%C3%A1s
Record 15 - internal organization data 2001-10-26
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Cannons (Aircraft)
- Advanced Technology Weapons
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- electrical trigger
1, record 15, English, electrical%20trigger
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The electrical trigger for the TOW missile system sends a signal to the firing circuits to launch a TOW missile. 2, record 15, English, - electrical%20trigger
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Canons (aéronefs)
- Armes de haute technicité
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- détente électrique
1, record 15, French, d%C3%A9tente%20%C3%A9lectrique
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2000-08-16
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- on-board computer
1, record 16, English, on%2Dboard%20computer
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
- OBC 1, record 16, English, OBC
correct
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... when the search radar has located the target it can be "locked-on", feeding information to an on-board computer which provides steering information. When the enemy is within missile firing range, the homing of the missile also "locks-on", and the pilot is then instructed to fire his weapons. 1, record 16, English, - on%2Dboard%20computer
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- ordinateur de bord
1, record 16, French, ordinateur%20de%20bord
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ordinateur de bord assiste le pilote en combat, que ce soit pour le tir au canon ou pour le lancement de missiles air-air et air-sol. Il est capable de choisir la trajectoire la plus favorable pour conduire l'avion jusqu'à l'interception et de commander le tir [...] 1, record 16, French, - ordinateur%20de%20bord
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1999-09-17
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- visual firing mode
1, record 17, English, visual%20firing%20mode
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- visual firing 1, record 17, English, visual%20firing
correct
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Four firing modes can be used [for launching the MBB's anti-ship missile]. Silent firing... ;radar firing... ;visual firing at shorter ranges for ad hoc targets or in case of avionics failure.... 1, record 17, English, - visual%20firing%20mode
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- mode visuel
1, record 17, French, mode%20visuel
masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quatre modes de lancement sont possibles : un mode «silence» [...]; un mode «radar» [...]; un mode «visuel» à courte portée utilisable contre certains objectifs ou en cas de défaillance de l'avionique de bord [...] 1, record 17, French, - mode%20visuel
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1996-07-29
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Sea Operations (Military)
- Combat Systems (Naval Forces)
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- 76 mm Oto Melara Super Rapid gun
1, record 18, English, 76%20mm%20Oto%20Melara%20Super%20Rapid%20gun
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The heavy weapon system includes 76 mm Oto Melara Super Rapid gun for surface and air attack, a Sadral missile launcher for Mistral surface-to-air missiles and two quadruple launchers for Exocet surface-to-surface missiles, as well as a Signaal Goalkeeper close-in rapid firing gun for defence against missiles. 1, record 18, English, - 76%20mm%20Oto%20Melara%20Super%20Rapid%20gun
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
- Systèmes de combat (Forces navales)
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- canon de 76 mm Oto Melara Super Rapid
1, record 18, French, canon%20de%2076%20mm%20Oto%20Melara%20Super%20Rapid
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces patrouilleurs sont puissamment armés: canon de 76 mm Oto Melara Super Rapid surface-surface et surface-air, rampe Sadral pour missiles surface-air Matra Mistral, quatre conteneurs-lanceurs de missiles mer-mer Exocet et canon à tir rapide d'autodéfense rapprochée de Signaal Goalkeeper contre les missiles. 1, record 18, French, - canon%20de%2076%20mm%20Oto%20Melara%20Super%20Rapid
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1996-03-21
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Life Cycle (Informatics)
- Propulsion of Water-Craft
- Sea Operations (Military)
- Combat Systems (Naval Forces)
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- close-in rapid firing gun
1, record 19, English, close%2Din%20rapid%20firing%20gun
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The heavy weapon system includes 76 mm Oto Melara Super Rapid gun for surface and air attack, a Sadral missile launcher for Mistral surface-to-air missiles and two quadruple launchers for Exocet surface-to-surface missiles, as well as a Signaal Goalkeeper close-in rapid firing gun for defence against missiles. 1, record 19, English, - close%2Din%20rapid%20firing%20gun
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Cycle de vie (Informatique)
- Propulsion des bateaux
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
- Systèmes de combat (Forces navales)
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- canon à tir rapide d'autodéfense rapprochée
1, record 19, French, canon%20%C3%A0%20tir%20rapide%20d%27autod%C3%A9fense%20rapproch%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces patrouilleurs sont puissamment armés: canon de 76 mm Oto Melara Super Rapid surface-surface et surface-air, rampe Sadral pour missiles surface-air Matra Mistral, quatre conteneurs-lanceurs de missiles mer-mer Exocet et canon à tir rapide d'autodéfense rapprochée de Signaal Goalkeeper contre les missiles. 1, record 19, French, - canon%20%C3%A0%20tir%20rapide%20d%27autod%C3%A9fense%20rapproch%C3%A9e
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1988-01-05
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- nozzle flash 1, record 20, English, nozzle%20flash
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The hot nozzle gases produced by missile firing can lead to the detection of the weapon's location by the enemy. 2, record 20, English, - nozzle%20flash
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- jet de flammes
1, record 20, French, jet%20de%20flammes
masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le jet est provoqué par les gaz d'éjection, ce qui peut permettre à l'ennemi de repérer l'emplacement du missile. 2, record 20, French, - jet%20de%20flammes
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1987-06-11
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Guns (Land Forces)
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- recoilless weapon 1, record 21, English, recoilless%20weapon
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The specifications indicated a light, recoilless weapon, firing a guided missile.... 1, record 21, English, - recoilless%20weapon
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Canons (Forces terrestres)
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- arme sans recul
1, record 21, French, arme%20sans%20recul
feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les spécifications réclamaient une arme légère, sans recul, tirant un projectile guidé (...) 1, record 21, French, - arme%20sans%20recul
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1987-04-28
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- interconnecting box and sequence firing unit 1, record 22, English, interconnecting%20box%20and%20sequence%20firing%20unit
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The firing unit is part of the Swingfire anti-tank missile control equipment. 2, record 22, English, - interconnecting%20box%20and%20sequence%20firing%20unit
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- coffret d'interconnexion et de commande séquentielle de mise à feu
1, record 22, French, coffret%20d%27interconnexion%20et%20de%20commande%20s%C3%A9quentielle%20de%20mise%20%C3%A0%20feu
masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le coffret fait partie de l'équipement de télécommande du missile antichar Swingfire. 2, record 22, French, - coffret%20d%27interconnexion%20et%20de%20commande%20s%C3%A9quentielle%20de%20mise%20%C3%A0%20feu
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1985-12-24
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- radar firing mode 1, record 23, English, radar%20firing%20mode
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
- radar firing 1, record 23, English, radar%20firing
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Four firing modes can be used [for launching a MBB's anti-ship missile]. Silent firing... radar firing, where target position is fed in or updated by the aircraft radar at the launch point.... 1, record 23, English, - radar%20firing%20mode
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- mode radar
1, record 23, French, mode%20radar
masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quatre modes de lancement possibles: un mode "silence" (...); un mode "radar" où l'avion lanceur fournit au missile la position de l'objectif (...) 1, record 23, French, - mode%20radar
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1985-12-24
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- offset firing mode 1, record 24, English, offset%20firing%20mode
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
- offset firing 1, record 24, English, offset%20firing
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Four firing modes can be used [for launching the MBB's anti-ship missile]. Silent firing... ;radar firing... ;visual firing... ;offset firing mode where target data is fed in through data link to the launch aircraft from another source, such as a maritime patrol aircraft. 1, record 24, English, - offset%20firing%20mode
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- mode déport
1, record 24, French, mode%20d%C3%A9port
masculine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quatre modes de lancement sont possibles; un mode "silence" (...); un mode "radar" (...); un mode "visuel" (...); un mode "déport", où les données fournies au missile sur l'objectif proviennent d'une source extérieure (avion de patrouille maritime par exemple). 1, record 24, French, - mode%20d%C3%A9port
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1985-12-24
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- silent firing mode 1, record 25, English, silent%20firing%20mode
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
- silent firing 1, record 25, English, silent%20firing
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Four firing modes can be used [for launching the MBB's anti-ship missile]. Silent firing, where the target is acquired outside maximum missile range, the missile is launched when in range without further radar transmission.... 1, record 25, English, - silent%20firing%20mode
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- mode silence
1, record 25, French, mode%20silence
masculine noun
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quatre modes de lancement sont possibles: un mode "silence" avec acquisition de l'objectif au-delà de la portée maximale du missile, le tir étant déclenché au moment où l'objectif arrive à portée, en silence radar (...) 1, record 25, French, - mode%20silence
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 1984-08-24
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
- Weapon Systems
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- self-propelled launcher
1, record 26, English, self%2Dpropelled%20launcher
correct
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
- SPL 2, record 26, English, SPL
correct
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lance is fired from the missile firing device, after which the crew return to the SPL(self-propelled launcher) vehicle and move out of the position. 1, record 26, English, - self%2Dpropelled%20launcher
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- rampe automouvante
1, record 26, French, rampe%20automouvante
feminine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Lance est mis à feu à distance, grâce au dispositif XM91E1. Puis les servants rejoignent la rampe automouvante et entreprennent son déplacement. 1, record 26, French, - rampe%20automouvante
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
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