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MISSILE LATCHING MECHANISM [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2002-11-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- command and launch unit
1, record 1, English, command%20and%20launch%20unit
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CLU 1, record 1, English, CLU
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of the two major components of the Javelin Antitank Missile. The unit using a simple latching mechanism to attach to the projectile, incorporates an integrated day/night sight and provides target engagement capability in adverse weather and in the presence of countermeasures. 1, record 1, English, - command%20and%20launch%20unit
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dispositif de commandement et de lancement
1, record 1, French, dispositif%20de%20commandement%20et%20de%20lancement
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- DCL 1, record 1, French, DCL
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
L'une des deux principales composantes du missile antichar Javelin. Le dispositif, doté d'un mécanisme simple d'attache au projectile, comprend une unité de visée diurne et nocturne, capable d'engager un objectif dans des conditions météorologiques défavorables et en présence de contre-mesures. 1, record 1, French, - dispositif%20de%20commandement%20et%20de%20lancement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dispositif de commandement et de lancement; DCL : terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 1, French, - dispositif%20de%20commandement%20et%20de%20lancement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1987-03-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- missile latching mechanism 1, record 2, English, missile%20latching%20mechanism
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The container is locked in position, when its forward ring reaches the front of the tube, by pulling a handle at the rear of the launcher to operate the missile latching mechanism. 1, record 2, English, - missile%20latching%20mechanism
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mécanisme de verrouillage du missile
1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9canisme%20de%20verrouillage%20du%20missile
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsque l'anneau avant atteint la partie avant du tube, le chargeur bloque le conteneur en position en tirant une poignée située à l'arrière du lanceur, enclenchant ainsi le mécanisme de verrouillage du missile. 1, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9canisme%20de%20verrouillage%20du%20missile
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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