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MISSILE LAUNCH [37 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sea Operations (Military)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- high-power illumination radar
1, record 1, English, high%2Dpower%20illumination%20radar
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- HIPIR 1, record 1, English, HIPIR
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- high power illumination radar 2, record 1, English, high%20power%20illumination%20radar
correct, noun
- HIPIR 2, record 1, English, HIPIR
correct, noun
- HIPIR 2, record 1, English, HIPIR
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
After the incoming target aircraft has approached within attacking distance, the target was handed off to the HIPIR for final tracking. Upon launch of the Hawk missile, the target was illuminated by the HIPIR. The reflected radar signal is the homing signal for the launched missile. 2, record 1, English, - high%2Dpower%20illumination%20radar
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- radar d'illumination de grande puissance
1, record 1, French, radar%20d%27illumination%20de%20grande%20puissance
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-04-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cell launcher
1, record 2, English, cell%20launcher
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- cellular launcher 2, record 2, English, cellular%20launcher
less frequent
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The missile is canisterised for transportation and launch utilizing a cell launcher able to carry [six] canisterised missiles... 1, record 2, English, - cell%20launcher
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lanceur à cellules
1, record 2, French, lanceur%20%C3%A0%20cellules
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les missiles sont préalablement pré-chargés dans des «boîtes», qui sont ensuite installées dans les cellules individuelles du lanceur. L'[Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile] est chargé dans un ensemble quadruple, contenant quatre missiles dans une seule boîte Mk.252. Les cellules du lanceur sont installées selon une disposition à huit cellules, deux rangées de quatre, partageant une trappe centrale, permettant l'évacuation des gaz brûlés lors du lancement [...] 1, record 2, French, - lanceur%20%C3%A0%20cellules
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-02-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
- Weapon Systems (Naval Forces)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- single cell launcher
1, record 3, English, single%20cell%20launcher
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- SCL 1, record 3, English, SCL
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The single cell launcher(SCL) is designed to meet maritime force protection requirements leveraging the latest state-of-the-art MK41 [Vertical Launching System] launch control system, MK 25 quad pack Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile(ESSM) canister and a scalable, mechanical structure. 1, record 3, English, - single%20cell%20launcher
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
- Systèmes d'armes (Forces navales)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- lanceur à cellule unique
1, record 3, French, lanceur%20%C3%A0%20cellule%20unique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- lanceur monocellule 1, record 3, French, lanceur%20monocellule
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Key term(s)
- lanceur mono-cellule
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2020-12-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- launch silo
1, record 4, English, launch%20silo
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles(ICBMs), sitting in reinforced underground concrete silos, carry larger warheads and are highly accurate, capable of taking out enemy ICBMs in their own silos if necessary.... The missile warheads containing the actual thermonuclear explosives will be recycled..., as will the launch silos. 2, record 4, English, - launch%20silo
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- silo de lancement
1, record 4, French, silo%20de%20lancement
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- silo lanceur 2, record 4, French, silo%20lanceur
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Misiles y cohetes
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- silo lanzamisiles
1, record 4, Spanish, silo%20lanzamisiles
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Construcción subterránea provista de todas las instalaciones requeridas para mantener en estado de funcionamiento un misil estratégico y dispararlo en cualquier momento. 1, record 4, Spanish, - silo%20lanzamisiles
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El misil descansa verticalmente en un pozo, el silo propiamente dicho, tapado por un sistema que se abre automáticamente. 1, record 4, Spanish, - silo%20lanzamisiles
Record 5 - internal organization data 2019-09-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
- Operations (Air Forces)
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- space-force support
1, record 5, English, space%2Dforce%20support
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- space force support 2, record 5, English, space%20force%20support
avoid
- space-force enhancement 1, record 5, English, space%2Dforce%20enhancement
avoid
- space force enhancement 2, record 5, English, space%20force%20enhancement
avoid
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The function of space power that creates effects from space. 2, record 5, English, - space%2Dforce%20support
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Space-force support is composed of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; ballistic missile warning and launch detection; environmental and oceanographic monitoring; satellite communications; positioning, navigation and timing; and navigation warfare. 2, record 5, English, - space%2Dforce%20support
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
space-force support: designation and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel and the Defence Terminology Standardization Board. 3, record 5, English, - space%2Dforce%20support
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- appui spatial
1, record 5, French, appui%20spatial
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fonction de la puissance spatiale qui produit des effets à partir de l'espace. 2, record 5, French, - appui%20spatial
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'appui spatial comprend les éléments suivants : renseignement, surveillance et reconnaissance; alerte aux missiles balistiques; détection de lancement de missiles balistiques; surveillance environnementale et océanographique; communications satellites; positionnement, navigation et synchronisation; et guerre de la navigation. 2, record 5, French, - appui%20spatial
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
appui spatial : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées et le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la défense. 3, record 5, French, - appui%20spatial
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2019-06-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Combat Systems (Naval Forces)
- Weapon Systems (Naval Forces)
- Submarines (Naval Forces)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- submarine-launched
1, record 6, English, submarine%2Dlaunched
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[They also remove] the warheads from four submarine-launched ballistic missiles every year and conducts four launches to fully test the reliability of the launch signal system and missile launch capability. 2, record 6, English, - submarine%2Dlaunched
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes de combat (Forces navales)
- Systèmes d'armes (Forces navales)
- Sous-marins (Forces navales)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- lancé par sous marin
1, record 6, French, lanc%C3%A9%20par%20sous%20marin
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2019-05-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- launch motor
1, record 7, English, launch%20motor
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The propulsion section consists of a launch motor and a dual-thrust flight motor. The launch motor ejects the missile from the launch tube. 2, record 7, English, - launch%20motor
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- moteur de lancement
1, record 7, French, moteur%20de%20lancement
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'augmentation en 2015 est associée à la récupération des moteurs de lancement et de vol des missiles Eryx. 2, record 7, French, - moteur%20de%20lancement
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2019-04-30
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- long-range weapon
1, record 8, English, long%2Drange%20weapon
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Offensive throwing weapons were used both for hunting and warfare since the early days of mankind. As the name implies, long-range weapons served to launch a missile toward a target at some distance with the intention to hit, wound or knock out without hand-to-hand combat. 1, record 8, English, - long%2Drange%20weapon
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- arme à longue portée
1, record 8, French, arme%20%C3%A0%20longue%20port%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[... ] dans les années 1970, l'OTAN n'avait pas encore suffisamment développé son concept des opérations pour répondre aux tactiques des avions et des sous-marins soviétiques et de leurs armes à longue portée. 2, record 8, French, - arme%20%C3%A0%20longue%20port%C3%A9e
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2019-04-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Types of Ships and Boats
- Submarines (Naval Forces)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- torpedo-attack submarine
1, record 9, English, torpedo%2Dattack%20submarine
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Russia's nuclear submarines include ballistic missile submarines that are designed to launch nuclear weapons, guided cruise missile submarines, torpedo attack submarines, and special mission purpose submarines. 2, record 9, English, - torpedo%2Dattack%20submarine
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Types de bateaux
- Sous-marins (Forces navales)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- sous-marin lance-torpilles
1, record 9, French, sous%2Dmarin%20lance%2Dtorpilles
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- sous-marin armé de torpilles 2, record 9, French, sous%2Dmarin%20arm%C3%A9%20de%20torpilles
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2015-01-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Types of Ships and Boats
- Propulsion of Water-Craft
- Sea Operations (Military)
- Combat Systems (Naval Forces)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- ship-launched point defence missile system
1, record 10, English, ship%2Dlaunched%20point%20defence%20missile%20system
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Seasparrow ship-launched point defence missile system, including the Nato Seasparrow for which Raytheon was the prime contractor, has been evolving over the years with various automatic and semi-automatic combat systems and has been adapted for vertical launching; this has the advantages of quick launch, reduced topside space and fast engagement of sea skimmers. 1, record 10, English, - ship%2Dlaunched%20point%20defence%20missile%20system
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Types de bateaux
- Propulsion des bateaux
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
- Systèmes de combat (Forces navales)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- système naval de défense ponctuelle
1, record 10, French, syst%C3%A8me%20naval%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20ponctuelle
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système naval de défense ponctuelle Seasparrow (en particulier le Nato Seasparrow dont Raytheon était maître d'œuvre) a évolué au fil du temps pour donner naissance à plusieurs systèmes de combat semi-automatiques ou automatiques et il a été adapté au lancement vertical. 1, record 10, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20naval%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20ponctuelle
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2015-01-09
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Types of Ships and Boats
- Propulsion of Water-Craft
- Sea Operations (Military)
- Combat Systems (Naval Forces)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- semi-automatic combat systems
1, record 11, English, semi%2Dautomatic%20combat%20systems
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Seasparrow ship-launched point defence missile system, including the Nato Seasparrow for which Raytheon was the prime contractor, has been evolving over the years with various automatic and semi-automatic combat systems and has been adapted for vertical launching; this has the advantages of quick launch, reduced topside space and fast engagement of sea skimmers. 1, record 11, English, - semi%2Dautomatic%20combat%20systems
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Types de bateaux
- Propulsion des bateaux
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
- Systèmes de combat (Forces navales)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- système de combat semi-automatique
1, record 11, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20combat%20semi%2Dautomatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système naval de défense ponctuelle Seasparrow (en particulier le Nato Seasparrow dont Raytheon était maître d'œuvre) a évolué au fil du temps pour donner naissance à plusieurs systèmes de combat semi-automatiques ou automatiques et il a été adapté au lancement vertical. 1, record 11, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20combat%20semi%2Dautomatique
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2014-12-02
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
- Weapon Systems
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- monitor/programmer
1, record 12, English, monitor%2Fprogrammer
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- MP 2, record 12, English, MP
correct
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, 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 12, English, - monitor%2Fprogrammer
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- contrôleur-séquenceur de tir
1, record 12, French, contr%C3%B4leur%2Ds%C3%A9quenceur%20de%20tir
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, 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 12, French, - contr%C3%B4leur%2Ds%C3%A9quenceur%20de%20tir
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2011-07-29
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
- Launchers (Astronautics)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- vertical launch system
1, record 13, English, vertical%20launch%20system
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
- VLS 2, record 13, English, VLS
correct
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- vertical-launching system 3, record 13, English, vertical%2Dlaunching%20system
correct
- vertical launching system 4, record 13, English, vertical%20launching%20system
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A Vertical Launching System (VLS) is a type of missile-firing system used aboard the submarines and surface vessels of several navies around the world. 5, record 13, English, - vertical%20launch%20system
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Derived from the launch systems developed for ballistic missiles aboard SSBNs [submarine, ballistic missile, nuclear], a VLS forms a scaled-down equivalent for launching cruise missiles such as the Tomahawk, surface-to-air missiles(SAMs), and the standard missile. 5, record 13, English, - vertical%20launch%20system
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
- Lanceurs (Astronautique)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- système de lancement vertical
1, record 13, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20lancement%20vertical
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
- VLS 2, record 13, French, VLS
correct, masculine noun
- SYLVER 3, record 13, French, SYLVER
masculine noun
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- système de lancement à la verticale 4, record 13, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20lancement%20%C3%A0%20la%20verticale
correct, masculine noun
- système à lancement vertical 5, record 13, French, syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20lancement%20vertical
masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2010-09-21
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Government Programs (Non-Canadian)
- Weapon Systems
- National and International Security
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- National Missile Defense
1, record 14, English, National%20Missile%20Defense
correct, United States
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
- NMD 2, record 14, English, NMD
correct, United States
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The primary mission of National Missile Defense is the defense of the United States(all 50 states) against a threat of a limited strategic ballistic missile attack from a rogue nation. Such a system would also provide some capability against a small accidental or unauthorized launch of strategic ballistic missiles from more nuclear capable states. 3, record 14, English, - National%20Missile%20Defense
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The National Missile Defense architecture consists of ground-based interceptors (GBIs), a Battle Management, Command, Control, and Communications (BMC3) element, X-Band radars (XBRs), upgraded early warning radars (UEWRs) and a Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS). 4, record 14, English, - National%20Missile%20Defense
Record 14, Key term(s)
- national missile defence
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes gouvernementaux non canadiens
- Systèmes d'armes
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Programme national de défense antimissile
1, record 14, French, Programme%20national%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20antimissile
correct, see observation, masculine noun, United States
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
- NMD 2, record 14, French, NMD
correct, see observation, masculine noun, United States
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'architecture du National Missile Defense repose sur des intercepteurs basés au sol (GBIs), un centre de gestion du commandement, de l'engagement tactique et des communications (BMC3), des radars à bande X (XBRs), des radars d'alerte avancée améliorés (UEWRs) et une constellation de satellites de surveillance (SBIRS). 3, record 14, French, - Programme%20national%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20antimissile
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Il n'existe pas d'appellation ou d'acronyme officiels en français pour désigner le programme américain «National Missile Defense», mais l'appellation proposée ici est répandue. 4, record 14, French, - Programme%20national%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20antimissile
Record 14, Key term(s)
- défense anti-missile nationale
- défense anti-missiles nationale
- défense antimissiles nationale
- défense antimissile nationale
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2009-06-22
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Types of Aircraft
- Air Forces
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- parent aircraft
1, record 15, English, parent%20aircraft
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The] Sea Eagle [missile] is powered by a licence-built, paraffin-fuelled Microturbo TRI-60 turbojet and cruises at speeds of Mach 0. 85(1, 040 km/h, 645 mph) throughout its 110 kilometre(68 mile) plus range. It is capable of being carried at supersonic speeds by its parent aircraft, with launch at speeds of up to Mach 0. 9 and a wide range of altitudes. 1, record 15, English, - parent%20aircraft
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Types d'aéronefs
- Forces aériennes
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- avion-gigogne
1, record 15, French, avion%2Dgigogne
masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Faute de grives, la Luftwaffe décida donc de recourir à la formule de l'avion-gigogne. Produits à plusieurs centaines d'exemplaires, les «Mistel» n'étaient rien d'autre que des Junkers 88 inhabités, débarrassés de tout équipement, truffés de deux à trois tonnes d'explosifs, et sur le dos desquels on attachait un chasseur monomoteur Me-109 ou FW-190. Le pilote du chasseur assurait le décollage et le convoyage de l'ensemble, puis se libérait du bombardier après avoir lancé celui-ci sous un angle de 15 degrés vers la cible, sur laquelle il explosait quelques secondes plus tard. 1, record 15, French, - avion%2Dgigogne
Record 15, Key term(s)
- avion gigogne
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2008-04-28
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Target Acquisition
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- target lock-on
1, record 16, English, target%20lock%2Don
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- target lock 2, record 16, English, target%20lock
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If targets are to be engaged at a distance, then the time of flight affords the enemy time to detect the missile launch and return fire, either destroying the vehicle or breaking the operator's target lock, thus wasting the missile. 2, record 16, English, - target%20lock%2Don
Record 16, Key term(s)
- target lock on
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Acquisition d'objectif
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- verrouillage sur la cible
1, record 16, French, verrouillage%20sur%20la%20cible
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- accrochage de l'objectif 2, record 16, French, accrochage%20de%20l%27objectif
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
S'il faut prendre des objectifs à une certaine distance, la durée de trajet donne à l'ennemi le temps de détecter le lancement du missile et de riposter et de détruire le véhicule ou rompre le verrouillage sur la cible, ce qui cause la perte du missile. 3, record 16, French, - verrouillage%20sur%20la%20cible
Record 16, Key term(s)
- verrouillage sur l'objectif
- accrochage de la cible
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2007-08-21
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
- Spacecraft
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- boost phase
1, record 17, English, boost%20phase
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That part of the ballistic missile flight path that begins at launch and lasts from 80 seconds up to five minules. 2, record 17, English, - boost%20phase
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
We can distinguish 2 phases of flight; the boost phase [and] the coast phase. The boost phase itself is divided in 3 steps; the ejection of the launcher, the "water boost" phase [and] the "gas boost" phase. 3, record 17, English, - boost%20phase
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
boost phase: term extracted from the "Disarmament and Peace Keeping" glossary with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva. 4, record 17, English, - boost%20phase
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
- Engins spatiaux
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- phase de propulsion
1, record 17, French, phase%20de%20propulsion
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La phase de propulsion dure environ 5 minutes depuis le départ du missile jusqu'à une altitude avoisinant 200 km. 2, record 17, French, - phase%20de%20propulsion
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
phase de propulsion : terme tiré du lexique «Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève. 3, record 17, French, - phase%20de%20propulsion
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2007-04-10
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Counter-Measures (Military operations)
- Electronic Warfare
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- seduction chaff
1, record 18, English, seduction%20chaff
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
After launch, and as the ASCM [anti-ship cruise missile] nears the target, distraction cartridges are fired at ranges up to 4. 5 km to disturb the range and accuracy of the missile's guidance system. However, should the missile have already locked on to the ship in its final attack phase, seduction chaff is deployed to provide point defense and a means sometimes in coordination with other on-board EW [electronic warfare] equipment, to "pull" the seaker away from the ship to the chaff cloud. 2, record 18, English, - seduction%20chaff
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Contre-mesures (Opérations militaires)
- Guerre électronique
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- paillettes de séduction
1, record 18, French, paillettes%20de%20s%C3%A9duction
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : ministère de la Défense nationale. 1, record 18, French, - paillettes%20de%20s%C3%A9duction
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2007-01-09
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Target Acquisition
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- within visual range
1, record 19, English, within%20visual%20range
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
- WVR 2, record 19, English, WVR
correct
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
AIM-9X is a launch and leave, air combat missile that uses passive infrared(IR) energy for acquisition and tracking, which can be employed in the near beyond visual range(NBVR) and within visual range(WVR) arenas. 2, record 19, English, - within%20visual%20range
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Acquisition d'objectif
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- à portée visuelle
1, record 19, French, %C3%A0%20port%C3%A9e%20visuelle
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 2006-11-09
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Target Acquisition
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- near beyond visual range
1, record 20, English, near%20beyond%20visual%20range
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
- NBVR 1, record 20, English, NBVR
correct
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
AIM-9X is a launch and leave, air combat missile that uses passive infrared(IR) energy for acquisition and tracking, which can be employed in the near beyond visual range(NBVR) and within visual range(WVR) arenas. 2, record 20, English, - near%20beyond%20visual%20range
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Acquisition d'objectif
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- presque au-delà de la portée visuelle
1, record 20, French, presque%20au%2Ddel%C3%A0%20de%20la%20port%C3%A9e%20visuelle
proposal
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
- presque au-delà de la limite visuelle 1, record 20, French, presque%20au%2Ddel%C3%A0%20de%20la%20limite%20visuelle
proposal
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 2002-11-19
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
- Combat Systems (Naval Forces)
- Electronic Warfare
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- missile launch
1, record 21, English, missile%20launch
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
sea-skimming missile show detection at 16 kilometres, missile launch after 8 seconds with the target at 9. 2, record 21, English, - missile%20launch
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
- Systèmes de combat (Forces navales)
- Guerre électronique
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- départ de missile
1, record 21, French, d%C3%A9part%20de%20missile
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
- départ du coup 2, record 21, French, d%C3%A9part%20du%20coup
masculine noun
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Selon Thomson-CSF, un missile à trajectoire rasante en rapprochement à Mach 2,5 serait détecté à 16 km, le départ du coup interviendrait 8 secondes après la détection, le but s'étant rapproché à la distance de 9,2 km,l'interception se produirait au bout de 13,5 secondes, à 4,5 km. 2, record 21, French, - d%C3%A9part%20de%20missile
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 2002-11-05
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Control Systems (Electronic Instrumentation)
- Space Centres
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- safety officer's console
1, record 22, English, safety%20officer%27s%20console
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
One of the famous stories at Camp Happiness was about the blast deflectors at the Cape Canaveral launch pad. Apparently, the first time a bird was launched, the fin mounted ARW-59 Command Guidance(Range Safety) antennae blew off and down into the tunnel. The debris blew out the tube and up into the overhead power lines, causing loss of power at the entire complex, particularly the Range Safety Officer's Console. While the missile was last seen disappearing into the cloud cover headed down range, a piece of the honeycomb wing washed up on the Florida beach not long after, proving the "Fail Safe" backup system had destructed the bird in flight. 2, record 22, English, - safety%20officer%27s%20console
Record 22, Key term(s)
- safety officer console
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes cybernétiques de contrôle et de commande
- Centres spatiaux
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- pupitre responsable sauvegarde
1, record 22, French, pupitre%20responsable%20sauvegarde
masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
- PRS 1, record 22, French, PRS
masculine noun
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record 22, Key term(s)
- pupitre responsable de sauvegarde
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 2002-10-31
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
- Sea Operations (Military)
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- sea-launched cruise missile
1, record 23, English, sea%2Dlaunched%20cruise%20missile
correct, NATO
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
- SLCM 2, record 23, English, SLCM
correct, NATO
Record 23, Synonyms, English
- Slickum 3, record 23, English, Slickum
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cruise missile capable of being launched from a submerged or surfaced submarine or from a surface ship. 4, record 23, English, - sea%2Dlaunched%20cruise%20missile
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The U. S. SLCM [sea-launched cruise missile] under development is sized for launch from standard submarine torpedo tubes... The SLCM is to be developed in both strategic and tactical variants, the former being able to carry a nuclear warhead about 1500 nm. The latter will be designed to be launched from surface ships as well as submarines, primarily as a non-nuclear anti-ship missile with a range of up to several hundred miles. The SLCM will have a low cruise altitude flight profile and will have a high accuracy. The Soviet Union currently has SLCMs of a shorter range deployed on both nuclear-and diesel-powered submarines and surface ships. 4, record 23, English, - sea%2Dlaunched%20cruise%20missile
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sea-launched cruise missile; SLCM; Slickum: terms and abbreviation extracted from the "Disarmament and Peace Keeping" glossary with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva. 5, record 23, English, - sea%2Dlaunched%20cruise%20missile
Record 23, Key term(s)
- sea launched cruise missile
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- missile de croisière tiré à partir de la mer
1, record 23, French, missile%20de%20croisi%C3%A8re%20tir%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20partir%20de%20la%20mer
correct, masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
- missile de croisière lancé par mer 1, record 23, French, missile%20de%20croisi%C3%A8re%20lanc%C3%A9%20par%20mer
correct, masculine noun
- missile de croisière naval 1, record 23, French, missile%20de%20croisi%C3%A8re%20naval
correct, masculine noun
- missile de croisière à lanceur naval 2, record 23, French, missile%20de%20croisi%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20lanceur%20naval
correct, see observation, masculine noun, NATO
- SLCM 2, record 23, French, SLCM
correct, masculine noun, NATO
- SLCM 2, record 23, French, SLCM
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
missile de croisière à lanceur naval : Le terme lanceur relève davantage de l'astronautique que de l'armement et ne nous paraît pas juste, bien que cet équivalent soit utilisé à l'OTAN. 3, record 23, French, - missile%20de%20croisi%C3%A8re%20tir%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20partir%20de%20la%20mer
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 2 OBS
missile de croisière tiré à partir de la mer; missile de croisière à lanceur maritime; missile de croisière lancé par mer : termes tirés du lexique «Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève. 4, record 23, French, - missile%20de%20croisi%C3%A8re%20tir%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20partir%20de%20la%20mer
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 2002-02-11
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- abort
1, record 24, English, abort
correct, standardized
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To discontinue aircraft take-off or missile launch. 1, record 24, English, - abort
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
abort: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 24, English, - abort
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- avorter
1, record 24, French, avorter
correct, verb, standardized
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arrêter avant terme le décollage d'un aéronef ou le lancement d'un missile. 1, record 24, French, - avorter
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
avorter : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 24, French, - avorter
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Conducción general de las operaciones militares
Record 24, Main entry term, Spanish
- abortar 1, record 24, Spanish, abortar
Record 24, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 24, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Interrumpir el despegue de un avión, o el lanzamiento de un misil. 1, record 24, Spanish, - abortar
Record 25 - internal organization data 2001-10-26
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Cannons (Aircraft)
- Advanced Technology Weapons
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- electrical trigger
1, record 25, English, electrical%20trigger
correct
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, 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 25, English, - electrical%20trigger
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Canons (aéronefs)
- Armes de haute technicité
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- détente électrique
1, record 25, French, d%C3%A9tente%20%C3%A9lectrique
correct, feminine noun
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 2001-06-20
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Operations (Air Forces)
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- DIRCM turret
1, record 26, English, DIRCM%20turret
correct
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 CONT
BAE Systems has delivered the first production Directional Infra Red Countermeasures(DIRCM) anti-missile protection turret. The system is being fitted to transport aircraft and helicopters in service with American and British armed forces and will protect the aircraft from infra red heat-seeking missiles by jamming the seeker... DIRCM is a revolutionary protection system, which is designed to detect the launch of a heat-seeking missile, determine if it is a threat and track its flight, before defeating its seeker head with an emission of infra red energy. The missile loses its lock on the target and very quickly veers off its course and is destroyed. 2, record 26, English, - DIRCM%20turret
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- tourelle de type DIRCM
1, record 26, French, tourelle%20de%20type%20DIRCM
correct, feminine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Essayé sur AH-64A. Si le Guitar-350 affiche de hautes performances, c'est qu'il a été conçu dès le départ dans l'optique de le compléter d'une tourelle de type DIRCM. L'élément actif de cette tourelle stabilisée est une lampe à arc dont les séquences de fonctionnement sont pilotées par un calculateur de technique de brouillage dans le but de saturer les autodirecteurs des missiles attaquants et de les dévier de leur trajectoire.[...] le meilleur emplacement de cette tourelle se situait au sommet de l'hélicoptère, juste derrière le rotor principal, pour avoir le minimum d'angles morts vis-à-vis de missiles qui attaquent en principe par l'arrière. 1, record 26, French, - tourelle%20de%20type%20DIRCM
Record 26, Key term(s)
- tourelle DIRCM
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 2001-06-19
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- missile launch detector
1, record 27, English, missile%20launch%20detector
correct
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
Record 27, Textual support, English
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A missile launch detector recognizing approaching missiles and an evaluation system analyzing the sensor data and transferring the threats to the crew for optical and acoustic warning. 2, record 27, English, - missile%20launch%20detector
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- détecteur de départ de missile
1, record 27, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20d%C3%A9part%20de%20missile
correct, masculine noun
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
- DDM 2, record 27, French, DDM
correct
Record 27, Synonyms, French
- détecteur de départ missiles 3, record 27, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20d%C3%A9part%20missiles
correct, masculine noun
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] l'EOSDS (Electro Optic Self Defense Suite), est extrêmement complet. Il se compose d'un détecteur de départ missile (MWS) ainsi que d'une tourelle de brouillage infrarouge dirigé (DIRCM) [...] 5, record 27, French, - d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20d%C3%A9part%20de%20missile
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
Record 28 - internal organization data 2001-05-17
Record 28, English
Record 28, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 28, Main entry term, English
- long range air-to-air missile
1, record 28, English, long%20range%20air%2Dto%2Dair%20missile
correct
Record 28, Abbreviations, English
Record 28, Synonyms, English
Record 28, Textual support, English
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Phoenix missile is the Navy's only long-range air-to-air missile. It is an airborne weapons control system with multiple-target handling capabilities, used to kill multiple air targets with conventional warheads. The weapon system consists of an AIM-54 guided missile, interface system, and a launch aircraft with an AN/AWG-9 weapon control system. The AIM-54 is a radar-guided, air-to-air, long-range missile consisting of a guidance, armament, propulsion, and control section, interconnecting cables, wings and fins. 2, record 28, English, - long%20range%20air%2Dto%2Dair%20missile
Record 28, French
Record 28, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 28, Main entry term, French
- missile air-air longue portée
1, record 28, French, missile%20air%2Dair%20longue%20port%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 28, Abbreviations, French
Record 28, Synonyms, French
- missile air-air à longue portée 2, record 28, French, missile%20air%2Dair%20%C3%A0%20longue%20port%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 28, Textual support, French
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Missile air-air très longue portée. 3, record 28, French, - missile%20air%2Dair%20longue%20port%C3%A9e
Record 28, Spanish
Record 28, Textual support, Spanish
Record 29 - internal organization data 2000-08-11
Record 29, English
Record 29, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 29, Main entry term, English
- missile round
1, record 29, English, missile%20round
correct
Record 29, Abbreviations, English
Record 29, Synonyms, English
Record 29, Textual support, English
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"The weapon system comprises... and the missile round, consisting of the missile installed in its launch container. " 2, record 29, English, - missile%20round
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source: Aerospatiale pamphlet on a guided missile (English edition). 2, record 29, English, - missile%20round
Record 29, French
Record 29, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 29, Main entry term, French
- munition
1, record 29, French, munition
correct, feminine noun
Record 29, Abbreviations, French
Record 29, Synonyms, French
Record 29, Textual support, French
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"L'ensemble se compose [...] et de la munition comportant le missile dans son emballage tactique." 1, record 29, French, - munition
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source: Aérospatiale pamphlet on a guided missile (French edition). 1, record 29, French, - munition
Record 29, Spanish
Record 29, Textual support, Spanish
Record 30 - internal organization data 1998-08-13
Record 30, English
Record 30, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
- Space Weapons
Record 30, Main entry term, English
- defense satellite
1, record 30, English, defense%20satellite
correct
Record 30, Abbreviations, English
Record 30, Synonyms, English
- defender satellite 2, record 30, English, defender%20satellite
- defence satellite 3, record 30, English, defence%20satellite
correct
Record 30, Textual support, English
Record number: 30, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Defense satellites must detect the unique infrared radiation of a missile launch, track the missiles, distinguish real ones form decoys and decide if they are going to attack. 4, record 30, English, - defense%20satellite
Record number: 30, Textual support number: 2 CONT
defender satellites that could protect battle stations have been studied at least a decade. 2, record 30, English, - defense%20satellite
Record 30, French
Record 30, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
- Armes orbitales
Record 30, Main entry term, French
- satellite de défense
1, record 30, French, satellite%20de%20d%C3%A9fense
correct, masculine noun
Record 30, Abbreviations, French
Record 30, Synonyms, French
Record 30, Textual support, French
Record 30, Spanish
Record 30, Textual support, Spanish
Record 31 - internal organization data 1996-07-05
Record 31, English
Record 31, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
- Weapon Systems
Record 31, Main entry term, English
- launch fixture
1, record 31, English, launch%20fixture
correct
Record 31, Abbreviations, English
Record 31, Synonyms, English
- launching device 2, record 31, English, launching%20device
correct
Record 31, Textual support, English
Record number: 31, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The basic launch fixture incorporates manually-operated elevation and traverse mechanisms to aim the missile(Lance tactical missile). 1, record 31, English, - launch%20fixture
Record 31, French
Record 31, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 31, Main entry term, French
- dispositif de lancement
1, record 31, French, dispositif%20de%20lancement
correct, masculine noun
Record 31, Abbreviations, French
Record 31, Synonyms, French
Record 31, Textual support, French
Record number: 31, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ce dispositif de lancement comporte les mécanismes, actionnés manuellement, d'orientation en site et en direction du missile (missile tactique Lance). 2, record 31, French, - dispositif%20de%20lancement
Record 31, Spanish
Record 31, Textual support, Spanish
Record 32 - internal organization data 1996-04-15
Record 32, English
Record 32, Subject field(s)
- Types of Ships and Boats
- Propulsion of Water-Craft
- Sea Operations (Military)
- Combat Systems (Naval Forces)
Record 32, Main entry term, English
- sea skimmers
1, record 32, English, sea%20skimmers
correct
Record 32, Abbreviations, English
Record 32, Synonyms, English
Record 32, Textual support, English
Record number: 32, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Seasparrow ship-launched point defence missile system, including the Nato Seasparrow for which Raytheon was the prime contractor, has been evolving over the years with various automatic and semi-automatic combat systems and has been adapted for vertical launching; this has the advantages of quick launch, reduced topside space and fast engagement of sea skimmers. 1, record 32, English, - sea%20skimmers
Record 32, French
Record 32, Domaine(s)
- Types de bateaux
- Propulsion des bateaux
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
- Systèmes de combat (Forces navales)
Record 32, Main entry term, French
- missile anti-navire à vol rasant
1, record 32, French, missile%20anti%2Dnavire%20%C3%A0%20vol%20rasant
correct, masculine noun
Record 32, Abbreviations, French
Record 32, Synonyms, French
Record 32, Textual support, French
Record number: 32, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ce type de lancement a plusieurs avantages: rapidité du tir, encombrement sur le pont réduit et réaction rapide contre les missiles anti-navires à vol rasant. 1, record 32, French, - missile%20anti%2Dnavire%20%C3%A0%20vol%20rasant
Record 32, Spanish
Record 32, Textual support, Spanish
Record 33 - internal organization data 1996-04-15
Record 33, English
Record 33, Subject field(s)
- Types of Ships and Boats
- Propulsion of Water-Craft
- Sea Operations (Military)
- Combat Systems (Naval Forces)
Record 33, Main entry term, English
- topside space
1, record 33, English, topside%20space
correct
Record 33, Abbreviations, English
Record 33, Synonyms, English
Record 33, Textual support, English
Record number: 33, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Seasparrow ship-launched point defence missile system, including the Nato Seasparrow for which Raytheon was the prime contractor, has been evolving over the years with various automatic and semi-automatic combat systems and has been adapted for vertical launching; this has the advantages of quick launch, reduced topside space and fast engagement of sea skimmers. 1, record 33, English, - topside%20space
Record 33, French
Record 33, Domaine(s)
- Types de bateaux
- Propulsion des bateaux
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
- Systèmes de combat (Forces navales)
Record 33, Main entry term, French
- encombrement sur le pont
1, record 33, French, encombrement%20sur%20le%20pont
correct, masculine noun
Record 33, Abbreviations, French
Record 33, Synonyms, French
Record 33, Textual support, French
Record number: 33, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ce type de lancement a plusieurs avantages: rapidité du tir, encombrement sur le pont réduit et réaction rapide contre les missiles anti-navires à vol rasant. 1, record 33, French, - encombrement%20sur%20le%20pont
Record 33, Spanish
Record 33, Textual support, Spanish
Record 34 - internal organization data 1987-04-28
Record 34, English
Record 34, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 34, Main entry term, English
- launch unit guidance system 1, record 34, English, launch%20unit%20guidance%20system
Record 34, Abbreviations, English
Record 34, Synonyms, English
Record 34, Textual support, English
Record number: 34, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Guidance commands for the ’missile spot’ are worked out by the computer in accordance with instructions received from the launch unit guidance system. 1, record 34, English, - launch%20unit%20guidance%20system
Record number: 34, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The guidance system is part of the Milan weapon system. 2, record 34, English, - launch%20unit%20guidance%20system
Record 34, French
Record 34, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 34, Main entry term, French
- dispositif de guidage du poste de tir
1, record 34, French, dispositif%20de%20guidage%20du%20poste%20de%20tir
masculine noun
Record 34, Abbreviations, French
Record 34, Synonyms, French
Record 34, Textual support, French
Record number: 34, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les ordres de pilotage du «spot missile» sont élaborés par la calculatrice en fonction de ceux qu'elle reçoit du dispositif de guidage du poste de tir. 2, record 34, French, - dispositif%20de%20guidage%20du%20poste%20de%20tir
Record number: 34, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le dispositif fait partie du système d'arme Milan. 3, record 34, French, - dispositif%20de%20guidage%20du%20poste%20de%20tir
Record 34, Spanish
Record 34, Textual support, Spanish
Record 35 - internal organization data 1986-11-28
Record 35, English
Record 35, Subject field(s)
- Tracked Vehicles (Military)
Record 35, Main entry term, English
- five-round missile launch mounting 1, record 35, English, five%2Dround%20missile%20launch%20mounting
Record 35, Abbreviations, English
Record 35, Synonyms, English
Record 35, Textual support, English
Record number: 35, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A prototype of the Striker combat reconnaissance vehicle fitted with a five-round Swingfire missile launch mounting. 1, record 35, English, - five%2Dround%20missile%20launch%20mounting
Record 35, French
Record 35, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules chenillés (Militaire)
Record 35, Main entry term, French
- affût de lancement à cinq caissons
1, record 35, French, aff%C3%BBt%20de%20lancement%20%C3%A0%20cinq%20caissons
masculine noun
Record 35, Abbreviations, French
Record 35, Synonyms, French
Record 35, Textual support, French
Record number: 35, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un prototype du CVR(T) Striker équipé d'un affût de lancement à cinq caissons Swingfire. 1, record 35, French, - aff%C3%BBt%20de%20lancement%20%C3%A0%20cinq%20caissons
Record 35, Spanish
Record 35, Textual support, Spanish
Record 36 - internal organization data 1985-12-24
Record 36, English
Record 36, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 36, Main entry term, English
- radar firing mode 1, record 36, English, radar%20firing%20mode
Record 36, Abbreviations, English
Record 36, Synonyms, English
- radar firing 1, record 36, English, radar%20firing
Record 36, Textual support, English
Record number: 36, 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 36, English, - radar%20firing%20mode
Record 36, French
Record 36, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 36, Main entry term, French
- mode radar
1, record 36, French, mode%20radar
masculine noun
Record 36, Abbreviations, French
Record 36, Synonyms, French
Record 36, Textual support, French
Record number: 36, 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 36, French, - mode%20radar
Record 36, Spanish
Record 36, Textual support, Spanish
Record 37 - internal organization data 1985-12-24
Record 37, English
Record 37, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 37, Main entry term, English
- offset firing mode 1, record 37, English, offset%20firing%20mode
Record 37, Abbreviations, English
Record 37, Synonyms, English
- offset firing 1, record 37, English, offset%20firing
Record 37, Textual support, English
Record number: 37, 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 37, English, - offset%20firing%20mode
Record 37, French
Record 37, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 37, Main entry term, French
- mode déport
1, record 37, French, mode%20d%C3%A9port
masculine noun
Record 37, Abbreviations, French
Record 37, Synonyms, French
Record 37, Textual support, French
Record number: 37, 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 37, French, - mode%20d%C3%A9port
Record 37, Spanish
Record 37, Textual support, Spanish
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