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MISSILE POWER [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-05-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
- Nuclear Physics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- nuclear-powered cruise missile
1, record 1, English, nuclear%2Dpowered%20cruise%20missile
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Burevestnik missile 2, record 1, English, Burevestnik%20missile
correct, noun
- Burevestnik cruise missile 3, record 1, English, Burevestnik%20cruise%20missile
correct, noun
- Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile 4, record 1, English, Burevestnik%20nuclear%2Dpowered%20cruise%20missile
correct, noun
- 9M730 Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile 5, record 1, English, 9M730%20Burevestnik%20nuclear%2Dpowered%20cruise%20missile
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Burevestnik cruise missile … uses a miniature nuclear reactor as its power source to provide unlimited range. This means that the missile could carry nuclear or conventional warheads to any target on the globe, maneuvering to avoid missile defences along the way. 3, record 1, English, - nuclear%2Dpowered%20cruise%20missile
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The "nuclear-powered cruise missile" represents an emerging technology, with the "Burevestnik missile" currently being the only known example. However, it should be noted that other types of nuclear-powered cruise missiles may emerge in the future, meaning the term "nuclear-powered cruise missile" may no longer be exclusively associated with the "Burevestnik." 6, record 1, English, - nuclear%2Dpowered%20cruise%20missile
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The term "Burevestnik," which means "storm petrel," is the Russian name given to this new and innovative weapon. A storm petrel is a seabird recognized for its ability to fly long distances at low altitudes while searching for prey. 6, record 1, English, - nuclear%2Dpowered%20cruise%20missile
Record 1, Key term(s)
- nuclear powered cruise missile
- 9M730 Burevestnik nuclear powered cruise missile
- 9M730 Burevestnik
- Burevestnik nuclear powered cruise missile
- Burevestnik
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
- Physique nucléaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- missile de croisière à propulsion nucléaire
1, record 1, French, missile%20de%20croisi%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20propulsion%20nucl%C3%A9aire
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- missile Bourevestnik 2, record 1, French, missile%20Bourevestnik
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- missile de croisière Bourevestnik 3, record 1, French, missile%20de%20croisi%C3%A8re%20Bourevestnik
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- missile de croisière à propulsion nucléaire Bourevestnik 4, record 1, French, missile%20de%20croisi%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20propulsion%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20Bourevestnik
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- missile Burevestnik 5, record 1, French, missile%20Burevestnik
masculine noun
- missile de croisière Burevestnik 6, record 1, French, missile%20de%20croisi%C3%A8re%20Burevestnik
masculine noun
- missile de croisière à propulsion nucléaire Burevestnik 7, record 1, French, missile%20de%20croisi%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20propulsion%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20Burevestnik
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le missile de croisière à propulsion nucléaire testé par la Russie est une arme innovante, pensée pour contrer les efforts américains de défense antimissile, mais qui ne bouleverse pas les équilibres stratégiques actuels [...] 2, record 1, French, - missile%20de%20croisi%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20propulsion%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Contrairement aux missiles classiques exclusivement propulsés par des carburants chimiques, le missile Bourevestnik [...] utilise un réacteur nucléaire [dont] l'air ambiant y est chauffé par le cœur du réacteur, puis expulsé à grande vitesse pour générer la poussée [...] 2, record 1, French, - missile%20de%20croisi%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20propulsion%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le «missile de croisière à propulsion nucléaire» constitue une technologie émergente, dont le «missile Bourevestnik» est actuellement le seul exemple connu. Il convient toutefois de noter que d'autres types de missiles à propulsion nucléaire pourraient voir le jour, ce qui ferait évoluer l'usage du terme «missile de croisière à propulsion nucléaire». 8, record 1, French, - missile%20de%20croisi%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20propulsion%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le terme «Bourevestnik», qui signifie «oiseau de tempête», est le nom russe attribué à cette nouvelle arme innovante. 8, record 1, French, - missile%20de%20croisi%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20propulsion%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Bourevestnik : La graphie «Bourevestnik» est la transcription française recommandée pour respecter les règles de prononciation de la langue française, couramment utilisée par les médias francophones. 8, record 1, French, - missile%20de%20croisi%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20propulsion%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Bourevestnik
- Burevestnik
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-06-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
- Counter-Measures (Military operations)
- Electronic Warfare
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- home-on-jam
1, record 2, English, home%2Don%2Djam
correct, NATO, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- HOJ 2, record 2, English, HOJ
correct, NATO, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A missile operating mode that homes in on the centre of the jammer-radiated power. 3, record 2, English, - home%2Don%2Djam
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
home-on-jam; HOJ: designations and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel. 4, record 2, English, - home%2Don%2Djam
Record 2, Key term(s)
- home on jam
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
- Contre-mesures (Opérations militaires)
- Guerre électronique
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- autoralliement sur brouillage
1, record 2, French, autoralliement%20sur%20brouillage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- ralliement sur la source de brouillage 2, record 2, French, ralliement%20sur%20la%20source%20de%20brouillage
correct, masculine noun, NATO
- poursuite sur brouilleur 3, record 2, French, poursuite%20sur%20brouilleur
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mode d'opération pour guider un missile vers le centre de la puissance rayonnée par un brouilleur. 1, record 2, French, - autoralliement%20sur%20brouillage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
autoralliement sur brouillage : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées. 4, record 2, French, - autoralliement%20sur%20brouillage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2022-02-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of NATO Committees
- Air Defence
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Air and Missile Defence Committee
1, record 3, English, Air%20and%20Missile%20Defence%20Committee
correct, NATO
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- AMDC 2, record 3, English, AMDC
correct, NATO
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Air Defence Committee 3, record 3, English, Air%20Defence%20Committee
former designation, correct, NATO
- ADC 4, record 3, English, ADC
former designation, correct, NATO
- ADC 4, record 3, English, ADC
- NATO Air Defence Committee 5, record 3, English, NATO%20Air%20Defence%20Committee
former designation, correct, NATO
- NADC 6, record 3, English, NADC
former designation, correct, NATO
- NADC 6, record 3, English, NADC
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Air and Missile Defence Committee(AMDC) is the senior policy committee reporting to the North Atlantic Council on NATO integrated air and missile defence(IAMD) and NATO air command and control(Air C2). It is also the lead committee for all aspects related to joint air power. 7, record 3, English, - Air%20and%20Missile%20Defence%20Committee
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Air and Missile Defense Committee
- Air Defense Committee
- NATO Air Defense Committee
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres des comités de l'OTAN
- Défense aérienne
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Comité de défense aérienne et antimissile
1, record 3, French, Comit%C3%A9%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne%20et%20antimissile
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- AMDC 2, record 3, French, AMDC
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Comité de défense aérienne 3, record 3, French, Comit%C3%A9%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne
former designation, correct, masculine noun, NATO
- ADC 4, record 3, French, ADC
former designation, correct, masculine noun, NATO
- ADC 4, record 3, French, ADC
- Comité OTAN de défense aérienne 5, record 3, French, Comit%C3%A9%20OTAN%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne
former designation, correct, masculine noun, NATO
- NADC 4, record 3, French, NADC
former designation, correct, masculine noun, NATO
- NADC 4, record 3, French, NADC
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Comité de défense aérienne et antimissile (AMDC) est l'organe d'orientation de haut niveau qui rend compte au Conseil de l'Atlantique Nord de la défense aérienne et antimissile intégrée (IAMD) et du commandement et du contrôle aériens (C2 Air) de l'OTAN. C'est également le comité responsable de tous les aspects liés à la puissance aérienne interarmées. 6, record 3, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne%20et%20antimissile
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Comité de défense aérienne et anti-missile
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2019-07-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- bang-bang mode
1, record 4, English, bang%2Dbang%20mode
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Both 9M313 and 9M39 missiles contain a gas generator, which drives a small gas turbine to provide electrical power, and the pistons, which move the canards used to steer the missile in a bang-bang mode. 2, record 4, English, - bang%2Dbang%20mode
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- mode tout ou rien
1, record 4, French, mode%20tout%20ou%20rien
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des valves pneumatiques haute vitesse opérées en mode tout ou rien permettaient un contrôle en boucle fermée de l'actionneur pneumatique basée sur une commande de force ou de position. 1, record 4, French, - mode%20tout%20ou%20rien
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-12-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
- Weapon Systems
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- monitor/programmer
1, record 5, English, monitor%2Fprogrammer
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- MP 2, record 5, English, MP
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, 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 5, English, - monitor%2Fprogrammer
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- contrôleur-séquenceur de tir
1, record 5, French, contr%C3%B4leur%2Ds%C3%A9quenceur%20de%20tir
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, 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 5, French, - contr%C3%B4leur%2Ds%C3%A9quenceur%20de%20tir
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-11-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Types of Aircraft
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- high altitude airship
1, record 6, English, high%20altitude%20airship
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- HAA 1, record 6, English, HAA
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Missile Defense Agency today awarded Lockheed Martin a $40 million design and risk reduction contract as the next phase of the advanced technology concept demonstration to deliver a high altitude airship(HAA) prototype in 2006. The prototype airship will be about 500 feet long, 160 feet in diameter and have a volume of 5. 2 million cubic feet, about 25 times larger than the blimps seen at athletic events. The prototype HAA that Lockheed Martin will develop include sustained operations for one month at 65, 000 feet while providing 10 kilowatts of power to a 4, 000-pound payload. Additionally, the HAA prototype will demonstrate station-keeping and autonomous flight control capabilities. 2, record 6, English, - high%20altitude%20airship
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Types d'aéronefs
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- dirigeable stratosphérique
1, record 6, French, dirigeable%20stratosph%C3%A9rique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] Lockheed Martin] remportait contre son rival Boeing une compétition pour la seconde phase d'études d'un dirigeable stratosphérique. [...] un propotype de 152 m de long, 49 m de diamètre [...] et un volume de 141 000 m³: 25 fois la taille de ceux que l'on voit lors des manifestations sportives, [selon] Lockheed Martin. Ce prototype devra fonctionner à 20 km d'altitude durant un mois, tout en fournissant une puissance de 10 kW à une charge utile de 2 t. 2, record 6, French, - dirigeable%20stratosph%C3%A9rique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-04-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Space Weapons
- Advanced Technology Weapons
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- hypervelocity electromagnetic railgun
1, record 7, English, hypervelocity%20electromagnetic%20railgun
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Kinetic energy kill systems can either be of the rocket-propelled missile type, or of the hypervelocity gun system. The High Frontier study sees the deployment of carrier satellites with conventional missiles as a practical proposition. The total mass of such a system precludes comprehensive deployment. A more promising area for research into kinetic energy kill systems is to be the hypervelocity electromagnetic railgun. This system uses a high energy electromagnetic field to accelerate a hit-to-kill projectile to speed of the order of 5-25 km per second. Again, the power requirements for such a system are prodigious, and are likely to need nuclear generators. 2, record 7, English, - hypervelocity%20electromagnetic%20railgun
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Armes orbitales
- Armes de haute technicité
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- canon électromagnétique à très grande vitesse
1, record 7, French, canon%20%C3%A9lectromagn%C3%A9tique%20%C3%A0%20tr%C3%A8s%20grande%20vitesse
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-11-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Control Systems (Electronic Instrumentation)
- Space Centres
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- safety officer's console
1, record 8, English, safety%20officer%27s%20console
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, 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 8, English, - safety%20officer%27s%20console
Record 8, Key term(s)
- safety officer console
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes cybernétiques de contrôle et de commande
- Centres spatiaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- pupitre responsable sauvegarde
1, record 8, French, pupitre%20responsable%20sauvegarde
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- PRS 1, record 8, French, PRS
masculine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Key term(s)
- pupitre responsable de sauvegarde
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-04-03
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems (Air Forces)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- weapons control and management system
1, record 9, English, weapons%20control%20and%20management%20system
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- WCMS 1, record 9, English, WCMS
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The... WCMS consists of 15 weapon replaceable assemblies(WRA) ;the microprocessor-controlled stores management processor(SMP), 10 station decoders/encoders, a gun decoder, a missile power relay unit and two fuel tank jettison units. 1, record 9, English, - weapons%20control%20and%20management%20system
Record 9, Key term(s)
- weapon control and management system
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes (Forces aériennes)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- système de gestion de l'armement
1, record 9, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20gestion%20de%20l%27armement
proposal, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1995-04-21
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- orientation package 1, record 10, English, orientation%20package
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An orientation package mounted at the rear of the missile would probably have enough thruster power to turn the round onto any bearing, giving all-round coverage without the need for the aircraft to be pointed towards the target. 1, record 10, English, - orientation%20package
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- système d'orientation
1, record 10, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27orientation
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le système d'orientation du vecteur poussée monté à l'arrière de l'engin aura une efficacité suffisante pour commander n'importe quel changement de cap si important soit-il, de sorte que le pilote de l'aéronef lanceur pourra tirer quelle que soit la position du but par rapport à lui, sans nécessairement pointer son appareil dans sa direction. 1, record 10, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27orientation
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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