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POINT MISSILE [20 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-08-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- precision strike missile
1, record 1, English, precision%20strike%20missile
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PrSM 1, record 1, English, PrSM
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The PrSM is a surface-to-surface missile that will provide commanders with an all-weather, cluster-munition-compliant capability to attack critical and time-sensitive area and point targets. 2, record 1, English, - precision%20strike%20missile
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The precision strike missile (PrSM) is the U.S. Army’s next-generation surface-to-surface missile system, designed to deliver extended-range, high-precision firepower against high-value and time-sensitive targets in highly contested environments. 3, record 1, English, - precision%20strike%20missile
Record 1, Key term(s)
- precision-strike missile
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- missile de frappe de précision
1, record 1, French, missile%20de%20frappe%20de%20pr%C3%A9cision
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PrSM 2, record 1, French, PrSM
masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'armée [prévoit] lancer un missile à longue portée capable de frapper des cibles terrestres et maritimes en mouvement d'ici 2027. L'année dernière, l'armée a déployé la première étape de son missile de frappe de précision (PrSM), qui peut potentiellement atteindre des portées bien supérieures à 500 kilomètres. Le service développe également un chercheur qui permettrait au PrSM de frapper des navires. 2, record 1, French, - missile%20de%20frappe%20de%20pr%C3%A9cision
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-11-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Target Acquisition
- Demolition (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- predicted kill point
1, record 2, English, predicted%20kill%20point
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- PKP 2, record 2, English, PKP
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When the missile is being tracked, the missile tracking radar provides the computer with the missile present position information needed for the computer to determine the predicted kill point. The missile tracking radar continues to supply the computer with missile present position information and transmits the commands from the computer necessary to guide the missile to the kill point and cause warhead detonation. 3, record 2, English, - predicted%20kill%20point
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
predicted kill point; PKP: designations standardized by NATO. 4, record 2, English, - predicted%20kill%20point
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Acquisition d'objectif
- Destruction (Militaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- point d'impact prévu
1, record 2, French, point%20d%27impact%20pr%C3%A9vu
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
point d'impact prévu : désignation normalisée par l'OTAN. 2, record 2, French, - point%20d%27impact%20pr%C3%A9vu
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-09-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
- Air Defence
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- point defence missile system
1, record 3, English, point%20defence%20missile%20system
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- point missile 1, record 3, English, point%20missile
avoid
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A land or ship missile system designed to protect a vital point against air attack. 1, record 3, English, - point%20defence%20missile%20system
Record 3, Key term(s)
- point defense missile system
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
- Défense aérienne
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- système de missile de défense ponctuelle
1, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20missile%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20ponctuelle
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système de missile installé à terre ou à bord de bâtiments et conçu pour protéger un point vital contre une attaque aérienne. 1, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20missile%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20ponctuelle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système de missile de défense ponctuelle : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20missile%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20ponctuelle
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2019-06-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems (Naval Forces)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- shipborne point defence missile
1, record 4, English, shipborne%20point%20defence%20missile
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The contract ... includes 131 Barak-1 shipborne point defense missiles to be delivered to the Indian Navy. 2, record 4, English, - shipborne%20point%20defence%20missile
Record 4, Key term(s)
- shipborne point defense missile
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes (Forces navales)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- missile de défense ponctuelle embarqué
1, record 4, French, missile%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20ponctuelle%20embarqu%C3%A9
proposal, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-01-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Types of Ships and Boats
- Propulsion of Water-Craft
- Sea Operations (Military)
- Combat Systems (Naval Forces)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- ship-launched point defence missile system
1, record 5, English, ship%2Dlaunched%20point%20defence%20missile%20system
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Seasparrow ship-launched point defence missile system, including the Nato Seasparrow for which Raytheon was the prime contractor, has been evolving over the years with various automatic and semi-automatic combat systems and has been adapted for vertical launching; this has the advantages of quick launch, reduced topside space and fast engagement of sea skimmers. 1, record 5, English, - ship%2Dlaunched%20point%20defence%20missile%20system
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Types de bateaux
- Propulsion des bateaux
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
- Systèmes de combat (Forces navales)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- système naval de défense ponctuelle
1, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8me%20naval%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20ponctuelle
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système naval de défense ponctuelle Seasparrow (en particulier le Nato Seasparrow dont Raytheon était maître d'œuvre) a évolué au fil du temps pour donner naissance à plusieurs systèmes de combat semi-automatiques ou automatiques et il a été adapté au lancement vertical. 1, record 5, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20naval%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20ponctuelle
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2015-01-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Types of Ships and Boats
- Propulsion of Water-Craft
- Sea Operations (Military)
- Combat Systems (Naval Forces)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- semi-automatic combat systems
1, record 6, English, semi%2Dautomatic%20combat%20systems
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Seasparrow ship-launched point defence missile system, including the Nato Seasparrow for which Raytheon was the prime contractor, has been evolving over the years with various automatic and semi-automatic combat systems and has been adapted for vertical launching; this has the advantages of quick launch, reduced topside space and fast engagement of sea skimmers. 1, record 6, English, - semi%2Dautomatic%20combat%20systems
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Types de bateaux
- Propulsion des bateaux
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
- Systèmes de combat (Forces navales)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- système de combat semi-automatique
1, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20combat%20semi%2Dautomatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système naval de défense ponctuelle Seasparrow (en particulier le Nato Seasparrow dont Raytheon était maître d'œuvre) a évolué au fil du temps pour donner naissance à plusieurs systèmes de combat semi-automatiques ou automatiques et il a été adapté au lancement vertical. 1, record 6, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20combat%20semi%2Dautomatique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-09-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
- Air Defence
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- point-defense missile
1, record 7, English, point%2Ddefense%20missile
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- point-defence missile 2, record 7, English, point%2Ddefence%20missile
correct
Record 7, Key term(s)
- point defense missile
- point defence missile
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
- Défense aérienne
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- missile de défense ponctuelle
1, record 7, French, missile%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20ponctuelle
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-08-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Program Titles (Armed Forces)
- Missiles and Rockets
- Air Defence
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Improved Point Defence Missile(ESSM)
1, record 8, English, Improved%20Point%20Defence%20Missile%28ESSM%29
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This project is part of a ten-country initiative to develop an improved point defence missile capable of defeating modern anti-ship missiles. The weapon is based on the existing Sea Sparrow missile currently fitted in the Halifax-class frigates and is called the Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile [ESSM]. 2, record 8, English, - Improved%20Point%20Defence%20Missile%28ESSM%29
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Project M2640 for the Maritime Forces. 3, record 8, English, - Improved%20Point%20Defence%20Missile%28ESSM%29
Record 8, Key term(s)
- M2640
- Improved Point Defence Missile
- Improved Point Defense Missile
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes (Forces armées)
- Missiles et roquettes
- Défense aérienne
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Missile de défense ponctuelle amélioré (ESSM)
1, record 8, French, Missile%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20ponctuelle%20am%C3%A9lior%C3%A9%20%28ESSM%29
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce projet fait partie d'une initiative de 10 pays visant à développer un missile de défense ponctuelle en mesure de faire échec aux missiles antinavires modernes. L'arme repose sur le système de missile Sea Sparrow qui équipe actuellement les frégates de la classe Halifax et il est appelé missile Sea Sparrow évolué. 1, record 8, French, - Missile%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20ponctuelle%20am%C3%A9lior%C3%A9%20%28ESSM%29
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ESSM : Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile. 2, record 8, French, - Missile%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20ponctuelle%20am%C3%A9lior%C3%A9%20%28ESSM%29
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Projet M2640 pour la Marine. 3, record 8, French, - Missile%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20ponctuelle%20am%C3%A9lior%C3%A9%20%28ESSM%29
Record 8, Key term(s)
- M2640
- Missile de défense ponctuelle amélioré
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2007-04-10
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Counter-Measures (Military operations)
- Electronic Warfare
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- seduction chaff
1, record 9, English, seduction%20chaff
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
After launch, and as the ASCM [anti-ship cruise missile] nears the target, distraction cartridges are fired at ranges up to 4. 5 km to disturb the range and accuracy of the missile's guidance system. However, should the missile have already locked on to the ship in its final attack phase, seduction chaff is deployed to provide point defense and a means sometimes in coordination with other on-board EW [electronic warfare] equipment, to "pull" the seaker away from the ship to the chaff cloud. 2, record 9, English, - seduction%20chaff
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Contre-mesures (Opérations militaires)
- Guerre électronique
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- paillettes de séduction
1, record 9, French, paillettes%20de%20s%C3%A9duction
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : ministère de la Défense nationale. 1, record 9, French, - paillettes%20de%20s%C3%A9duction
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2007-02-20
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Special-Language Phraseology
- Advanced Technology Weapons
- Armour
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- fire the laser
1, record 10, English, fire%20the%20laser
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... accurately point and fire the laser with sufficient energy to destroy the missile while it is still in the highly vulnerable boost phase of flight... 2, record 10, English, - fire%20the%20laser
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
- Armes de haute technicité
- Arme blindée
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- faire feu avec le laser 1, record 10, French, faire%20feu%20avec%20le%20laser
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2003-04-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- point defence system
1, record 11, English, point%20defence%20system
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- point defense system 2, record 11, English, point%20defense%20system
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ship's point defence system is based on the medium range NATO Seasparrow and the short range RAM(Rolling Airframe) missile. 3, record 11, English, - point%20defence%20system
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- système de défense ponctuelle
1, record 11, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20ponctuelle
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2002-09-05
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
- Air Defence
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- burnout
1, record 12, English, burnout
correct, noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- burn-out 2, record 12, English, burn%2Dout
correct, noun, NATO, standardized
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The point in time or in the missile trajectory when combustion of fuels in the rocket engine is terminated by other than programmed cut-off. 2, record 12, English, - burnout
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
burn-out: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 12, English, - burnout
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
- Défense aérienne
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- fin de combustion
1, record 12, French, fin%20de%20combustion
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instant ou point de la trajectoire d'un missile où la combustion des propergols du moteur-fusée est achevée par un arrêt autre que celui prévu au programme. 2, record 12, French, - fin%20de%20combustion
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fin de combustion : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN; terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre, le Groupe de travail de terminologie de l'artillerie antiaérienne et le Groupe de travail de terminologie des munitions. 3, record 12, French, - fin%20de%20combustion
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Misiles y cohetes
- Defensa aérea
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- fin de combustión
1, record 12, Spanish, fin%20de%20combusti%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Momento en el tiempo o punto en la trayectoria del misil en el que se acaba la combustión en el motor del cohete por causas diferentes a la programada. 1, record 12, Spanish, - fin%20de%20combusti%C3%B3n
Record 13 - internal organization data 2002-02-18
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- cut-off velocity
1, record 13, English, cut%2Doff%20velocity
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The velocity attained by a missile at the point of cut-off. 1, record 13, English, - cut%2Doff%20velocity
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cut-off velocity: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 13, English, - cut%2Doff%20velocity
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- vitesse à l'arrêt de propulsion
1, record 13, French, vitesse%20%C3%A0%20l%27arr%C3%AAt%20de%20propulsion
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vitesse atteinte par un projectile au moment où la propulsion cesse. 1, record 13, French, - vitesse%20%C3%A0%20l%27arr%C3%AAt%20de%20propulsion
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vitesse à l'arrêt de propulsion : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 13, French, - vitesse%20%C3%A0%20l%27arr%C3%AAt%20de%20propulsion
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Misiles y cohetes
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- velocidad de corte
1, record 13, Spanish, velocidad%20de%20corte
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Velocidad que alcanza un misil cuando se corta la propulsión. 1, record 13, Spanish, - velocidad%20de%20corte
Record 14 - internal organization data 1999-12-21
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Basic Point Defence Surface Missile System 1, record 14, English, Basic%20Point%20Defence%20Surface%20Missile%20System
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Système principal d'engins de défense ponctuelle 1, record 14, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20principal%20d%27engins%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20ponctuelle
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
- BPDSMS 1, record 14, French, BPDSMS
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1999-10-15
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- point guided missile
1, record 15, English, point%20guided%20missile
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- missile à guidage ponctuel
1, record 15, French, missile%20%C3%A0%20guidage%20ponctuel
proposal, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1996-04-15
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Types of Ships and Boats
- Propulsion of Water-Craft
- Sea Operations (Military)
- Combat Systems (Naval Forces)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- sea skimmers
1, record 16, English, sea%20skimmers
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Seasparrow ship-launched point defence missile system, including the Nato Seasparrow for which Raytheon was the prime contractor, has been evolving over the years with various automatic and semi-automatic combat systems and has been adapted for vertical launching; this has the advantages of quick launch, reduced topside space and fast engagement of sea skimmers. 1, record 16, English, - sea%20skimmers
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Types de bateaux
- Propulsion des bateaux
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
- Systèmes de combat (Forces navales)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- missile anti-navire à vol rasant
1, record 16, French, missile%20anti%2Dnavire%20%C3%A0%20vol%20rasant
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ce type de lancement a plusieurs avantages: rapidité du tir, encombrement sur le pont réduit et réaction rapide contre les missiles anti-navires à vol rasant. 1, record 16, French, - missile%20anti%2Dnavire%20%C3%A0%20vol%20rasant
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1996-04-15
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Types of Ships and Boats
- Propulsion of Water-Craft
- Sea Operations (Military)
- Combat Systems (Naval Forces)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- topside space
1, record 17, English, topside%20space
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Seasparrow ship-launched point defence missile system, including the Nato Seasparrow for which Raytheon was the prime contractor, has been evolving over the years with various automatic and semi-automatic combat systems and has been adapted for vertical launching; this has the advantages of quick launch, reduced topside space and fast engagement of sea skimmers. 1, record 17, English, - topside%20space
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Types de bateaux
- Propulsion des bateaux
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
- Systèmes de combat (Forces navales)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- encombrement sur le pont
1, record 17, French, encombrement%20sur%20le%20pont
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ce type de lancement a plusieurs avantages: rapidité du tir, encombrement sur le pont réduit et réaction rapide contre les missiles anti-navires à vol rasant. 1, record 17, French, - encombrement%20sur%20le%20pont
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1990-06-20
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- range coincidence
1, record 18, English, range%20coincidence
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The point during an engagement when the distances from the operator to the missile and the operator to the target are the same. 1, record 18, English, - range%20coincidence
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- focalisation
1, record 18, French, focalisation
proposal, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1988-10-27
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- 111 Point missile air defence battery
1, record 19, English, 111%20Point%20missile%20air%20defence%20battery
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
- 111 PMABD 1, record 19, English, 111%20PMABD
correct
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- 111e Batterie de défense ponctuelle anti-aérienne
1, record 19, French, 111e%20Batterie%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20ponctuelle%20anti%2Da%C3%A9rienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
- 111 BDPAA 1, record 19, French, 111%20BDPAA
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Traduction proposée après consultation avec Adéline Lemieux, terminologue chargée du domaine aéronautique militaire. 1, record 19, French, - 111e%20Batterie%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20ponctuelle%20anti%2Da%C3%A9rienne
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1985-12-24
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- radar firing mode 1, record 20, English, radar%20firing%20mode
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
- radar firing 1, record 20, English, radar%20firing
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Four firing modes can be used [for launching a MBB's anti-ship missile]. Silent firing... radar firing, where target position is fed in or updated by the aircraft radar at the launch point.... 1, record 20, English, - radar%20firing%20mode
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- mode radar
1, record 20, French, mode%20radar
masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quatre modes de lancement possibles: un mode "silence" (...); un mode "radar" où l'avion lanceur fournit au missile la position de l'objectif (...) 1, record 20, French, - mode%20radar
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
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