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SEA-SKIMMING TARGET [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2002-11-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
- Combat Systems (Naval Forces)
- Electronic Warfare
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- missile launch
1, record 1, English, missile%20launch
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - missile%20launch
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
- Systèmes de combat (Forces navales)
- Guerre électronique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- départ de missile
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9part%20de%20missile
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- départ du coup 2, record 1, French, d%C3%A9part%20du%20coup
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - d%C3%A9part%20de%20missile
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-06-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
- Combat Systems (Naval Forces)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Harpoon
1, record 2, English, Harpoon
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Harpoon missile 2, record 2, English, Harpoon%20missile
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The AGM-84D Harpoon missile, used for anti-ship warfare, has active-radar systems providing target acquisition and sea-skimming cruise ability. 3, record 2, English, - Harpoon
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
the Harpon’s active radar guidance, warhead design, and low-level, sea-skimming cruise trajectory assure high survivability and effectiveness. The missile is capable of being launched from surface ships, submarines, or (without the booster) from aircraft. 1, record 2, English, - Harpoon
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
- Systèmes de combat (Forces navales)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- missile Harpoon
1, record 2, French, missile%20Harpoon
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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