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PROPELLANT CHARGE [24 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-06-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ballistics
- Guns (Land Forces)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- gun jump
1, record 1, English, gun%20jump
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- jump 1, record 1, English, jump
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The vertical deflection of the muzzle in relation to the axis of the barrel when laid on target at the moment the projectile leaves the barrel. 1, record 1, English, - gun%20jump
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
When the line of departure of the bullet is above the barrel axis when laid, jump is positive; if below, negative. 1, record 1, English, - gun%20jump
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Jump is caused by the vibrations transmitted to the barrel by the passage of the projectile and the effect of the propellant charge. 1, record 1, English, - gun%20jump
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Jump is not to be confused with "climb" caused by recoil that occurs after the projectile has left the barrel. 1, record 1, English, - gun%20jump
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
gun jump; jump: designations and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 2, record 1, English, - gun%20jump
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Balistique
- Canons (Forces terrestres)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- relèvement
1, record 1, French, rel%C3%A8vement
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Déviation verticale de la bouche par rapport à l'axe de pointage du canon, au moment où le projectile quitte le canon. 1, record 1, French, - rel%C3%A8vement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lorsque la ligne de tir de la balle est au-dessus de l'axe de pointage du canon, le relèvement est positif; si elle est au-dessous, le relèvement est négatif. 1, record 1, French, - rel%C3%A8vement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le relèvement est causé par les vibrations transmises au canon par le passage du projectile et par les effets de la charge propulsive. 1, record 1, French, - rel%C3%A8vement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Ne pas confondre le relèvement avec le relèvement secondaire causé par le recul et qui se produit après que le projectile a quitté le canon. 1, record 1, French, - rel%C3%A8vement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
relèvement : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 1, French, - rel%C3%A8vement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-08-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- reduced charge
1, record 2, English, reduced%20charge
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- RC 2, record 2, English, RC
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A special propellant charge used to permit high-angle fire at targets inaccessible with normal trajectories. 3, record 2, English, - reduced%20charge
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Reduced charges also can be used for illumination missions to prevent ripped or burned parachutes. 3, record 2, English, - reduced%20charge
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
reduced charge; RC: designations and definition standardized by NATO; designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 2, English, - reduced%20charge
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- charge réduite
1, record 2, French, charge%20r%C3%A9duite
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CR 2, record 2, French, CR
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- RC 3, record 2, French, RC
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Charge propulsive spéciale utilisée pour effectuer des tirs courbes contre des objectifs qu'une trajectoire classique ne permettrait pas d'atteindre. 4, record 2, French, - charge%20r%C3%A9duite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les charges réduites peuvent également être utilisées lors de tirs éclairants afin d'empêcher les parachutes de se déchirer ou de brûler. 4, record 2, French, - charge%20r%C3%A9duite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
charge réduite, RC : désignations et définition normalisées par l'OTAN. 5, record 2, French, - charge%20r%C3%A9duite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
charge réduite : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères; désignation uniformisée par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des munitions. 5, record 2, French, - charge%20r%C3%A9duite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
charge réduite; CR : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 5, record 2, French, - charge%20r%C3%A9duite
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-09-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Paradrop and Airdrop
- Aeroindustry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- ballistic parachute system
1, record 3, English, ballistic%20parachute%20system
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An aircraft parachute system that extracts/propels the parachute via an ignitable propellant. 1, record 3, English, - ballistic%20parachute%20system
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[For example, an ignitable propellant may be a] rocket motor or explosive charge. 1, record 3, English, - ballistic%20parachute%20system
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ballistic parachute system: designation standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 3, English, - ballistic%20parachute%20system
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Parachutage et largage
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- système de parachute balistique
1, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20parachute%20balistique
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système de parachute d'aéronef qui extrait et projette un parachute au moyen d'un agent propulsif inflammable. 1, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20parachute%20balistique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Par exemple, un agent propulsif inflammable peut être] un moteur-fusée ou une charge explosive. 1, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20parachute%20balistique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
système de parachute balistique : désignation normalisée par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 2, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20parachute%20balistique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-12-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- superficial fouling
1, record 4, English, superficial%20fouling
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Deposit left in the bore by the propellant charge. 1, record 4, English, - superficial%20fouling
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- encrassement superficiel
1, record 4, French, encrassement%20superficiel
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dépôt laissé dans l'âme par la charge propulsive. 1, record 4, French, - encrassement%20superficiel
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
encrassement superficiel : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 4, French, - encrassement%20superficiel
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-10-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Ballistics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- recoil
1, record 5, English, recoil
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rearward movement of a firearm or portion of it due to the action of the propellant charge. 3, record 5, English, - recoil
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Balistique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- recul
1, record 5, French, recul
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
Mouvement arrière d'une arme à feu ou de certaines de ses parties, causé par l'action de la charge propulsive. 2, record 5, French, - recul
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
recul : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères; terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 5, French, - recul
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Balística
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- retroceso
1, record 5, Spanish, retroceso
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-09-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- ignition
1, record 6, English, ignition
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In the cycle of operation, portion of firing wherein the priming mixture is detonated by the firing pin blow, and the resulting flame and incandescent particles pass through the flash hole to ignite the propellant charge. 1, record 6, English, - ignition
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- mise à feu
1, record 6, French, mise%20%C3%A0%20feu
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le cycle de fonctionnement, stade de la mise de feu au cours duquel le composé d'amorçage est détoné par le choc du percuteur et la flamme et les particules incandescentes qui en résultent passent à travers l'évent pour allumer la charge propulsive. 1, record 6, French, - mise%20%C3%A0%20feu
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mise à feu : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 6, French, - mise%20%C3%A0%20feu
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-09-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
- Shooting (Sports)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- primer
1, record 7, English, primer
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- cap 2, record 7, English, cap
correct, Great Britain
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ignition component of a cartridge case. 3, record 7, English, - primer
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is detonated by percussion or electrically and ignites the propellant charge. 3, record 7, English, - primer
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A primary initiating device used to produce a hot flame for igniting a propelling charge or to generate a brisant output for initiating detonating compositions. 4, record 7, English, - primer
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
primer: term officially approved by the Engineering Terminology Working Group. 5, record 7, English, - primer
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
- Tir (Sports)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- amorce
1, record 7, French, amorce
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément de mise à feu d'une douille. [Définition uniformisée par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.] 2, record 7, French, - amorce
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'amorçage se fait par percussion ou électriquement et sert à la mise à feu de la charge propulsive. 2, record 7, French, - amorce
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Dispositif primaire d'amorçage utilisé pour produire une flamme chaude en vue de l'allumage d'une charge propulsive ou pour engendrer un effet brisant capable d'amorcer des compositions détonantes. [Définition uniformisée par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des munitions.] 3, record 7, French, - amorce
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
amorce : terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 7, French, - amorce
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas de armas
- Tiro (Deportes)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- fulminante
1, record 7, Spanish, fulminante
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-09-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- ignition pad
1, record 8, English, ignition%20pad
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pad at the base of the first bag of the propellant charge. 2, record 8, English, - ignition%20pad
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is used with breech-loading guns. 2, record 8, English, - ignition%20pad
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- tampon d'amorçage
1, record 8, French, tampon%20d%27amor%C3%A7age
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tampon à la base de la première gargousse d'une charge propulsive. 2, record 8, French, - tampon%20d%27amor%C3%A7age
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il est employé sur les pièces à obturation par la culasse. 2, record 8, French, - tampon%20d%27amor%C3%A7age
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tampon d'amorçage : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre; terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des munitions. 3, record 8, French, - tampon%20d%27amor%C3%A7age
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2007-08-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- percussion
1, record 9, English, percussion
correct, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- percn 2, record 9, English, percn
correct, officially approved
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The means of ignition of a propellant charge by a mechanical blow against the primer or percussion cap. 3, record 9, English, - percussion
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
percussion; percn: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 9, English, - percussion
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- percussion
1, record 9, French, percussion
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- percn 1, record 9, French, percn
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- mise de feu mécanique 2, record 9, French, mise%20de%20feu%20m%C3%A9canique
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Moyen de mise à feu consistant à frapper mécaniquement l'amorce ou la capsule fulminante. 2, record 9, French, - percussion
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
percussion; percn : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 3, record 9, French, - percussion
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
percussion; percn; mise de feu mécanique : termes, abréviation et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 3, record 9, French, - percussion
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Armas ligeras
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- percusión
1, record 9, Spanish, percusi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2006-08-22
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- obturation
1, record 10, English, obturation
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prevention of the escape of gas developed by the propellant charge and primer. 2, record 10, English, - obturation
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Obturation is an important factor in three specific areas and is obtained by: a. The expansion and sealing of the cartridge case to the chamber wall. b. The prevention of leakage between the primer and the primer pocket wall. c. The prevention of gas escape between the projectile and the bore throughout the entire bore travel; this being accomplished by "bullet set-up", or "wad set-up" in the case of a shotgun. 2, record 10, English, - obturation
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In caseless ammunition weapons, obturation of the chamber is a function of the breech face. 2, record 10, English, - obturation
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- obturation
1, record 10, French, obturation
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fait d'empêcher l'échappement des gaz produits par la charge propulsive et l'amorce. 2, record 10, French, - obturation
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'obturation est un facteur important à trois endroits particuliers et est réalisée par : a. Le gonflement et l'étanchement de la douille contre la paroi de la chambre. b. La prévention de fuites entre l'amorce et la paroi de la cuvette d'amorçage. c. La prévention de fuites de gaz entre le projectile et l'âme, d'un bout à l'autre de la rayure par la «dilatation de la balle» ou la «dilatation de la bourre» dans le cas d'un fusil de chasse. 2, record 10, French, - obturation
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dans les armes à feu à munitions sans douille, l'obturation de la chambre est une fonction de la tranche de la culasse. 2, record 10, French, - obturation
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le terme sert aussi pour spécifier le moyen de fermeture de la chambre, e.g. obturation par culasse non calée, obturation par culasse à verrou rotatif. 2, record 10, French, - obturation
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 4 OBS
obturation : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères et par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 10, French, - obturation
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2005-02-04
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- duplex cartridge
1, record 11, English, duplex%20cartridge
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cartridge containing a single projectile and a propellant charge made of two types of powder. 1, record 11, English, - duplex%20cartridge
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- cartouche duplex
1, record 11, French, cartouche%20duplex
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cartouche contenant un seul projectile et une charge composée de deux types de poudre. 1, record 11, French, - cartouche%20duplex
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cartouche duplex : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 11, French, - cartouche%20duplex
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2005-02-04
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- duplex load
1, record 12, English, duplex%20load
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cartridge containing two projectiles and a propellant charge made of a single type of powder. 1, record 12, English, - duplex%20load
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- cartouche duplex
1, record 12, French, cartouche%20duplex
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- cartouche à balle duplex 2, record 12, French, cartouche%20%C3%A0%20balle%20duplex
feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cartouche contenant deux projectiles et une charge composée d'un seul type de poudre. 1, record 12, French, - cartouche%20duplex
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cartouche duplex : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 3, record 12, French, - cartouche%20duplex
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2003-06-02
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- advanced indirect fire system
1, record 13, English, advanced%20indirect%20fire%20system
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
- AIFS 2, record 13, English, AIFS
correct
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A propellant charge was designed and developed for use with the advanced indirect fire system(AIFS) projectile when fired from the M110E2 self-propelled 8 inch howitzer. The interior ballistics of this system is unique because the rear half of the projectile is a ramjet combustion chamber that is pressurized with propellant gas during the entire ballistic cycle. 3, record 13, English, - advanced%20indirect%20fire%20system
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- système d'artillerie perfectionné à tir indirect
1, record 13, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27artillerie%20perfectionn%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20tir%20indirect
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2002-11-22
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- gas
1, record 14, English, gas
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In firearms, a product of the combustion of the propellant charge which by its rapid expansion moves the projectile through the bore. 1, record 14, English, - gas
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- gaz
1, record 14, French, gaz
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans les armes à feu, produit de la combustion de la charge propulsive, qui, par son expansion rapide, propulse le projectile à travers l'âme. 1, record 14, French, - gaz
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gaz : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 14, French, - gaz
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2000-07-12
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- cartridge case body
1, record 15, English, cartridge%20case%20body
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- tube 1, record 15, English, tube
correct
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tubular section of a shotshell that contains the propellant, wads and shot charge. 1, record 15, English, - cartridge%20case%20body
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- corps de la douille
1, record 15, French, corps%20de%20la%20douille
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- tube 1, record 15, French, tube
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie cylindrique d'une cartouche de fusil de chasse renfermant la poudre, les bourres et le plomb. 1, record 15, French, - corps%20de%20la%20douille
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
corps de la douille; tube : termes et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 15, French, - corps%20de%20la%20douille
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2000-02-11
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
- Ballistics
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- proof load
1, record 16, English, proof%20load
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- high pressure test load 1, record 16, English, high%20pressure%20test%20load
correct
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Propellant charge designed to produce a specified pressure much higher than that of the maximum service load and which is used for proof firing artillery pieces. 1, record 16, English, - proof%20load
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term is sometimes used also to designate a "proof cartridge". 1, record 16, English, - proof%20load
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
- Balistique
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- charge d'épreuve
1, record 16, French, charge%20d%27%C3%A9preuve
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- charge d'homologation 1, record 16, French, charge%20d%27homologation
correct, feminine noun
- charge de surpression 1, record 16, French, charge%20de%20surpression
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Charge propulsive conçue pour donner une pression spécifique et de beaucoup supérieure à celle de la charge réglementaire maximum et qui est utilisée seulement pour le tir d'homologation des pièces d'artillerie. 1, record 16, French, - charge%20d%27%C3%A9preuve
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
charge d'épreuve : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 16, French, - charge%20d%27%C3%A9preuve
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1999-10-04
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
- Guns (Land Forces)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- powder
1, record 17, English, powder
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Commonly used term for the propellant in a cartridge or shotshell. 2, record 17, English, - powder
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 DEF
In artillery, the propellant charge in a cartridge case. 3, record 17, English, - powder
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
- Canons (Forces terrestres)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- poudre
1, record 17, French, poudre
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- poudre propulsive 2, record 17, French, poudre%20propulsive
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terme normalement utilisé pour désigner la charge propulsive d'une cartouche. 2, record 17, French, - poudre
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 DEF
En artillerie, charge propulsive dans une douille. 3, record 17, French, - poudre
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
poudre : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères; terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre et par le Groupe de travail de terminologie de l'Artillerie royale canadienne. 4, record 17, French, - poudre
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1999-07-27
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- priming mixture
1, record 18, English, priming%20mixture
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- priming compound 2, record 18, English, priming%20compound
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Combination of explosive and/or pyrotechnic type of ingredients, which, when pressed into a cup or spun into the rim cavity of a rimfire cartridge, explodes or deflagrates from impact of a firing pin and ignites the propellant charge in a cartridge or shotshell. 1, record 18, English, - priming%20mixture
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- composé d'amorçage
1, record 18, French, compos%C3%A9%20d%27amor%C3%A7age
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mélange de produits explosifs et/ou pyrotechniques qui, une fois inséré dans une capsule ou dans le repli interne du bourrelet d'une cartouche à percussion annulaire, explose ou prend feu sous l'impact d'un percuteur et allume la charge propulsive. 2, record 18, French, - compos%C3%A9%20d%27amor%C3%A7age
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
composé d'amorçage : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 3, record 18, French, - compos%C3%A9%20d%27amor%C3%A7age
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1995-04-21
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- needle fire 1, record 19, English, needle%20fire
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Means by which the propellant charge in the paper cartridge case used with the Prussian needle gun was ignited. The needle-like extension of what would be a firing pin in a modern gun had to penetrate through the case and its charge before striking the primer which also was contained within the case. 1, record 19, English, - needle%20fire
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- percussion à aiguille
1, record 19, French, percussion%20%C3%A0%20aiguille
feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système de percussion centrale à cartouche combustible, inventé par Dreyse et apparu avec le fusil prussien Mle 1841, dit «fusil à aiguille». Dans cette arme, un long et mince percuteur, en forme d'aiguille, traverse le culot de papier de la cartouche et sa charge de poudre pour aller frapper l'amorce placée à l'arrière du sabot de carton supportant la balle. Cette aiguille avait le défaut d'être très fragile et rapidement détériorée par les gaz de combustion. 1, record 19, French, - percussion%20%C3%A0%20aiguille
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1991-05-13
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- impulse cartridge
1, record 20, English, impulse%20cartridge
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
part of aircraft ejection seat assembly, consists of a case, primer and propellant charge and is positioned in the breech assembly by a retainer. 1, record 20, English, - impulse%20cartridge
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- cartouche d'éjection instantanée
1, record 20, French, cartouche%20d%27%C3%A9jection%20instantan%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1991-03-06
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- maximum charge
1, record 21, English, maximum%20charge
correct, officially approved
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Highest possible charge weight of a particular propellant that may be used with other specified cartridge components without exceeding the safe, maximum, allowable pressure limit for that specific cartridge. 1, record 21, English, - maximum%20charge
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group. 2, record 21, English, - maximum%20charge
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- charge maximale
1, record 21, French, charge%20maximale
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poids maximal d'une poudre déterminée pouvant être utilisée sans danger avec les autres éléments particuliers d'une cartouche, c'est-à-dire sans excéder la pression maximale permise pour cette cartouche spécifique. 1, record 21, French, - charge%20maximale
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 21, French, - charge%20maximale
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1988-11-28
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Guns (Naval)
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- short charge
1, record 22, English, short%20charge
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... short charge 4. 5 kg of propellant... 1, record 22, English, - short%20charge
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Canons (Navires)
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- charge faible
1, record 22, French, charge%20faible
proposal, feminine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1985-04-30
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- smoke spotting charge
1, record 23, English, smoke%20spotting%20charge
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
PRACTICE AMMUNITION CARTRIDGES are metal cartridge cases containing a primer, a propelling charge of not more than 32. 5 grams(500 grains) of propellant powder, and a solid projectile or a projectile containing a smoke spotting charge. 1, record 23, English, - smoke%20spotting%20charge
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- charge fumigène de repérage
1, record 23, French, charge%20fumig%C3%A8ne%20de%20rep%C3%A9rage
feminine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1981-11-23
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- coast phase
1, record 24, English, coast%20phase
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
- coasting phase 2, record 24, English, coasting%20phase
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The two upper stages then coast to 88. 5 km altitude, when the third stage engine ignites; its 1. 1 tonne propellant charge burns for 46 seconds, after which the rocket will be at a height of 142. 6 km. Another coast phase follows, to 300 km, which is the orbital perigee altitude. 1, record 24, English, - coast%20phase
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- phase balistique 1, record 24, French, phase%20balistique
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les deux étages supérieurs poursuivent alors une trajectoire balistique jusqu'à l'altitude de 88.5 km, puis le troisième étage s'allume et brûle en 46 s ses 1100 kg de propergol, ce qui amène l'engin à 142.6 km d'altitude. Une nouvelle phase balistique le conduit jusqu'à l'altitude de 300 km, qui est celle du périgée. 1, record 24, French, - phase%20balistique
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
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