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LAUNCH BEAM RAM [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2002-02-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cranes (Hoisting and Lifting)
- Military Logistics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- handling crane
1, record 1, English, handling%20crane
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- material handling crane 2, record 1, English, material%20handling%20crane
correct
- MHC 3, record 1, English, MHC
correct
- MHC 3, record 1, English, MHC
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The MK15 Recovery/Wrecker Rear Body Unit is equipped with a material handling crane (9,000 lbs at 15 ft rating) used for changing power packs, and loading equipment and bulky cargo. 4, record 1, English, - handling%20crane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The latter has its own power unit-a Deutz air-cooled diesel-feeding two hydraulic pumps, one for the handling crane and the other for the launch beam ram. 5, record 1, English, - handling%20crane
Record 1, Key term(s)
- materials handling crane
- materials-handling crane
- material-handling crane
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Grues (Levage)
- Logistique militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- grue de manutention
1, record 1, French, grue%20de%20manutention
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ce véhicule est spécialement équipé d'un groupe hydraulique (moteur diesel Deutz refroidi par air) qui alimente une grue de manutention [...] 1, record 1, French, - grue%20de%20manutention
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1994-11-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Field Engineering (Military)
- Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- launch beam ram
1, record 2, English, launch%20beam%20ram
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The latter has its own power unit-a Deutz air-cooled diesel-feeding two hydraulic pumps, one for the handling crane and the other for the launch beam ram. 1, record 2, English, - launch%20beam%20ram
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Génie (Militaire)
- Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- piston de poutre de lancement
1, record 2, French, piston%20de%20poutre%20de%20lancement
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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