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WHEELED COMBAT ARMOURED VEHICLE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-11-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Wheeled Vehicles (Military)
- Armour
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tactical armoured patrol vehicle
1, record 1, English, tactical%20armoured%20patrol%20vehicle
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- TAPV 2, record 1, English, TAPV
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- tactical armored patrol vehicle 3, record 1, English, tactical%20armored%20patrol%20vehicle
correct
- TAPV 4, record 1, English, TAPV
correct
- TAPV 4, record 1, English, TAPV
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle is a wheeled combat vehicle that can fulfill a variety of roles on the battlefield, such as reconnaissance and surveillance, security, command and control, cargo and armoured personnel carrier. The Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle will provide a very high degree of protection to the crew while remaining highly mobile. It is designed to tackle tough terrain, providing troops with a cross-country capability, and a greater flexibility in choosing routes. 5, record 1, English, - tactical%20armoured%20patrol%20vehicle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules à roues (Militaire)
- Arme blindée
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- véhicule blindé tactique de patrouille
1, record 1, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20blind%C3%A9%20tactique%20de%20patrouille
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- VBTP 2, record 1, French, VBTP
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le véhicule blindé tactique de patrouille est un véhicule de combat à roues pouvant être affecté à divers rôles sur le champ de bataille, notamment la reconnaissance et la surveillance, la sécurité, le commandement et le contrôle, ainsi que le transport blindé de matériel et de troupes. Le véhicule blindé tactique de patrouille assurera un très haut niveau de protection à l’équipage, tout en conservant une grande mobilité. De par sa conception, le véhicule blindé tactique de patrouille pourra circuler sur un terrain accidenté, ce qui permettra aux militaires de se déplacer sur tous les types de terrain et d’élargir leur éventail d’itinéraires. 3, record 1, French, - v%C3%A9hicule%20blind%C3%A9%20tactique%20de%20patrouille
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-08-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Combat Support
- Military Tactics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- tactical mobility
1, record 2, English, tactical%20mobility
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The [tactical armoured patrol vehicle] is a wheeled combat vehicle that will fulfill a wide variety of roles [...] It will have a high degree of tactical mobility and provide a very high degree of survivability to its crew. 1, record 2, English, - tactical%20mobility
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Soutien au combat
- Tactique militaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mobilité tactique
1, record 2, French, mobilit%C3%A9%20tactique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le [véhicule de patrouille blindé tactique] est un véhicule de combat à roues qui doit remplir un grand nombre de rôles différents [...] Il doit posséder un niveau élevé de mobilité tactique et fournir un degré très élevé de capacité de survie à son équipage. 1, record 2, French, - mobilit%C3%A9%20tactique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-08-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Wheeled Vehicles (Military)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- light armoured vehicle III
1, record 3, English, light%20armoured%20vehicle%20III
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- LAV III 1, record 3, English, LAV%20III
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the LAV III is a wheeled all-weather armoured personnel carrier that can be used in most types of terrain... The LAV III is a large, relatively heavy combat vehicle that is fitted with sophisticated weaponry... 2, record 3, English, - light%20armoured%20vehicle%20III
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules à roues (Militaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- véhicule blindé léger III
1, record 3, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20blind%C3%A9%20l%C3%A9ger%20III
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- VBL III 1, record 3, French, VBL%20III
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le VBL III est un véhicule de transport de troupes blindé à roues, pouvant être utilisé dans n’importe quelle condition météorologique et dans la plupart des terrains [...] Le VBL III est un gros véhicule de combat relativement lourd qui est doté d’un armement sophistiqué [...] 2, record 3, French, - v%C3%A9hicule%20blind%C3%A9%20l%C3%A9ger%20III
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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