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SEA SPARROW MISSILE SYSTEM [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-02-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
- Weapon Systems (Naval Forces)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- single cell launcher
1, record 1, English, single%20cell%20launcher
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- SCL 1, record 1, English, SCL
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - single%20cell%20launcher
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
- Systèmes d'armes (Forces navales)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- lanceur à cellule unique
1, record 1, French, lanceur%20%C3%A0%20cellule%20unique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- lanceur monocellule 1, record 1, French, lanceur%20monocellule
proposal, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Key term(s)
- lanceur mono-cellule
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-04-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
- Air Defence
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- air defence missile
1, record 2, English, air%20defence%20missile
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- air defense missile 2, record 2, English, air%20defense%20missile
correct, United States
- air-defense missile 3, record 2, English, air%2Ddefense%20missile
correct, United States
- anti-aircraft missile 4, record 2, English, anti%2Daircraft%20missile
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Sea Sparrow Vertically Launched Missile System is designed by Raytheon as an air defence missile. This weapon is used to destroy hostile missiles or aircraft attacking the ship. 1, record 2, English, - air%20defence%20missile
Record 2, Key term(s)
- air defence missile
- antiaircraft missile
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
- Défense aérienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- missile de défense aérienne
1, record 2, French, missile%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- missile antiaérien 2, record 2, French, missile%20antia%C3%A9rien
correct, masculine noun
- missile anti-aérien 3, record 2, French, missile%20anti%2Da%C3%A9rien
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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