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PYROTECHNIC IGNITER [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-03-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Bombs and Grenades
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- flare grenade
1, record 1, English, flare%20grenade
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- light grenade 2, record 1, English, light%20grenade
correct
- illumination grenade 3, record 1, English, illumination%20grenade
correct
- illuminating grenade 4, record 1, English, illuminating%20grenade
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hand grenade used to provide illumination of terrain and targets. 4, record 1, English, - flare%20grenade
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Because the illuminant compound burns with a very hot flame, this type can also be used for incendiary purposes against flammable targets. A typical illuminating grenade is similar in size and function to burning-type chemical grenades. It consists of three basic components : a thin, sheet-metal body, an illuminating charge, and a special, igniter-type fuze. The igniter consists of a quick-match contained in a bushing. The illuminating charge consists of a pyrotechnic composition, a first-fire composition and an igniter charge. 4, record 1, English, - flare%20grenade
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
illumination grenade; light grenade: terms extracted from the "Disarmament and Peace Keeping" glossary with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva. 5, record 1, English, - flare%20grenade
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Bombes et grenades
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- grenade éclairante
1, record 1, French, grenade%20%C3%A9clairante
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- grenade d'éclairement de terrain 2, record 1, French, grenade%20d%27%C3%A9clairement%20de%20terrain
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Encore faut-il que le véhicule soit équipé d'un système de lancement comme par exemple le système de défense rapprochée pour char GRL-70-10 (76 mm, 10 tubes) de la firme grecque Pyrkal qui accepte toutes les munitions de défense rapprochée au calibre de 76 mm, notamment grenades fumigènes propulsées par fusée (à grande capacité ou anti-infrarouges), à paillettes, éclairantes ou antipersonnel. 3, record 1, French, - grenade%20%C3%A9clairante
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
grenade d'éclairement de terrain; grenade éclairante : termes tirés du lexique «Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève. 4, record 1, French, - grenade%20%C3%A9clairante
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1992-01-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small pyrotechnic device which [can] be used to fire the igniter in a rocket or for some similar purpose. Not to be confused with a detonator which exploees. 1, record 2, English, - squib
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- canette
1, record 2, French, canette
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petite pièce pyrotechnique utilisée pour la mise à feu d'une roquette ou à des fins similaires. Ne doit pas être confondue avec un "détonateur", qui utilise une charge explosive. 1, record 2, French, - canette
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1982-03-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- pyrotechnic igniter
1, record 3, English, pyrotechnic%20igniter
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The TRI60 demonstrated start-up and acceleration to cruise thrust in less than five seconds entirely by means of the windmilling effect created by ram pressure. At launch, the only engine-starting actions required are the opening of the fuel cock and the firing of two pyrotechnic igniters in the combustion chamber. 1, record 3, English, - pyrotechnic%20igniter
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- allumeur pyrotechnique 1, record 3, French, allumeur%20pyrotechnique
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Saab-Scania (...) participait à ces essais (...) qui ont démontré l'aptitude du turboréacteur à atteindre le régime de croisière en moins de 5 secondes sous le seul effet de l'autorotation créée par la pression dynamique, les actions requises au moment du lancement se limitant à l'ouverture de la vanne de carburant et au déclenchement des deux allumeurs pyrotechniques de la chambre de combustion. 1, record 3, French, - allumeur%20pyrotechnique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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