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PD FUZE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-02-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Guns (Land Forces)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- point detonating fuze
1, record 1, English, point%20detonating%20fuze
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- PD fuze 1, record 1, English, PD%20fuze
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fuze located at the front of the ogive. 2, record 1, English, - point%20detonating%20fuze
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It can be either an impact, a time or a proximity type of fuze. It initiates the explosive train. 2, record 1, English, - point%20detonating%20fuze
Record 1, Key term(s)
- point detonating fuse
- PD fuse
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Canons (Forces terrestres)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fusée d'ogive
1, record 1, French, fus%C3%A9e%20d%27ogive
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fusée logée dans la partie avant de l'ogive. 2, record 1, French, - fus%C3%A9e%20d%27ogive
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il peut s'agir d'une fusée percutante, d'une fusée à temps ou d'une fusée de proximité. La fusée d'ogive amorce la chaîne explosive. 2, record 1, French, - fus%C3%A9e%20d%27ogive
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fusée d'ogive : terme et définition uniformisés 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 des munitions. 3, record 1, French, - fus%C3%A9e%20d%27ogive
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1985-01-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Guns (Land Forces)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- proximity/point detonating fuze
1, record 2, English, proximity%2Fpoint%20detonating%20fuze
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- P/PD fuze 2, record 2, English, P%2FPD%20fuze
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Known as the P/PD fuze(proximity/point detonating), the basic standard unit is designed to be used in conjunction with a variety of ammunition of different calibres, including 155 mm, and as such will be utilized with FH70 [field howitzer of the 70s]. 1, record 2, English, - proximity%2Fpoint%20detonating%20fuze
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Canons (Forces terrestres)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fusée de proximité/impact
1, record 2, French, fus%C3%A9e%20de%20proximit%C3%A9%2Fimpact
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Désignée P/PD (proximity/point detonating), cette fusée de proximité/impact est conçue pour être montée sur un grand nombre d'obus de différents calibres, y compris les 155 mm et les projectiles propres au FH70. 1, record 2, French, - fus%C3%A9e%20de%20proximit%C3%A9%2Fimpact
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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