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SUSTAINED FIRE [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-11-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fire-Fighting Techniques
- Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- forest fire suppression
1, record 1, English, forest%20fire%20suppression
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Military personnel do not regularly receive training in forest fire suppression and so must undergo a basic training course before going to the fire line. Military personnel are usually employed for sustained action in cases of contained fires or in mop-up activities. 1, record 1, English, - forest%20fire%20suppression
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvres d'intervention (incendies)
- Incendies de végétation
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- lutte contre les incendies de forêt
1, record 1, French, lutte%20contre%20les%20incendies%20de%20for%C3%AAt
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les Forces armées canadiennes (FAC) affirment que les premières troupes venues aider à la lutte contre les incendies de forêt en Colombie-Britannique sont arrivées dans la province, avec plus de soldats, des hélicoptères et un avion Hercules prêts à être déployés. 1, record 1, French, - lutte%20contre%20les%20incendies%20de%20for%C3%AAt
Record 1, Key term(s)
- lutte contre les incendies de forêts
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-06-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- medium machine gun
1, record 2, English, medium%20machine%20gun
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MMG 1, record 2, English, MMG
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- medium machine-gun 2, record 2, English, medium%20machine%2Dgun
correct, officially approved
- MMG 3, record 2, English, MMG
correct, officially approved
- MMG 3, record 2, English, MMG
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tripod mounted and generally water-cooled machine-gun firing rifle-calibre ammunition and capable of sustained long-range fire for long periods of time. 4, record 2, English, - medium%20machine%20gun
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
medium machine gun; MMG: designations officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 5, record 2, English, - medium%20machine%20gun
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
medium machine-gun; MMG: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 5, record 2, English, - medium%20machine%20gun
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mitrailleuse semi-lourde
1, record 2, French, mitrailleuse%20semi%2Dlourde
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- MSL 2, record 2, French, MSL
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- mitrailleuse moyenne 3, record 2, French, mitrailleuse%20moyenne
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- MM 3, record 2, French, MM
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- MM 3, record 2, French, MM
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mitrailleuse montée sur trépied et normalement refroidie par eau, tirant des munitions de fusil et pouvant fournir un tir soutenu à longue portée pendant de longues périodes. 4, record 2, French, - mitrailleuse%20semi%2Dlourde
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mitrailleuse semi-lourde : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 5, record 2, French, - mitrailleuse%20semi%2Dlourde
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mitrailleuse semi-lourde; MSL; mitrailleuse moyenne; MM : désignations uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre. 5, record 2, French, - mitrailleuse%20semi%2Dlourde
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-11-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- machine gun
1, record 3, English, machine%20gun
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- MG 2, record 3, English, MG
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- machine-gun 3, record 3, English, machine%2Dgun
correct, officially approved
- MG 4, record 3, English, MG
correct, officially approved
- MG 4, record 3, English, MG
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A firearm designed for sustained automatic fire. 5, record 3, English, - machine%20gun
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
machine gun; MG: designations and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel; designations standardized by NATO. 6, record 3, English, - machine%20gun
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
machine-gun; MG: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 6, record 3, English, - machine%20gun
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- mitrailleuse
1, record 3, French, mitrailleuse
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- mit 2, record 3, French, mit
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- MG 3, record 3, French, MG
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arme à feu conçue pour effectuer des tirs automatiques soutenus. 4, record 3, French, - mitrailleuse
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mitrailleuse; mit : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre; désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 5, record 3, French, - mitrailleuse
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mitrailleuse; MG : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 5, record 3, French, - mitrailleuse
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
mitrailleuse : désignation uniformisée par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 5, record 3, French, - mitrailleuse
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Armas ligeras
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- ametralladora
1, record 3, Spanish, ametralladora
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arma automática, de tiro rápido y repetido, que se utiliza apoyada en el terreno. 1, record 3, Spanish, - ametralladora
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-02-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Guns (Land Forces)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- sustained fire kit
1, record 4, English, sustained%20fire%20kit
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- SF kit 2, record 4, English, SF%20kit
correct
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Canons (Forces terrestres)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- matériel pour le tir soutenu
1, record 4, French, mat%C3%A9riel%20pour%20le%20tir%20soutenu
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- trousse pour le tir soutenu 1, record 4, French, trousse%20pour%20le%20tir%20soutenu
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-09-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- full response fire
1, record 5, English, full%20response%20fire
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- full suppression fire 2, record 5, English, full%20suppression%20fire
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wildfire which requires immediate, aggressive initial attack and/or sustained suppression action until the fire is declared out. 3, record 5, English, - full%20response%20fire
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Incendies de végétation
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- incendie à intervention maximale
1, record 5, French, incendie%20%C3%A0%20intervention%20maximale
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Incendie où l'on prescrit une attaque initiale immédiate et énergique où des mesures de suppression soutenues (ou des deux) jusqu'à ce qu'il soit déclaré éteint. 2, record 5, French, - incendie%20%C3%A0%20intervention%20maximale
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-11-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Systems
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- supply line
1, record 6, English, supply%20line
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Examination of the airplane disclosed that the airplane had sustained extensive fire damage to the floor area beneath the pilot's seat. The examination revealed that a flex hydraulic fluid supply line was missing, and there had been electrical arcing in the immediate vicinity of the hot spot. 2, record 6, English, - supply%20line
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Alternate supply line. 3, record 6, English, - supply%20line
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- conduite d'alimentation
1, record 6, French, conduite%20d%27alimentation
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- canalisation d'alimentation 2, record 6, French, canalisation%20d%27alimentation
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une inspection après le vol a permis de déceler de l'huile hydraulique sur la surface inférieure de l'appareil. L'équipe de maintenance a découvert un trou, dû au frottement, dans une conduite d'alimentation hydraulique sur le bord d'attaque de l'aile droite à l'intérieur de la nacelle. 3, record 6, French, - conduite%20d%27alimentation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
conduite d'alimentation : terme uniformisé par les Comités d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes et Maintenance. 4, record 6, French, - conduite%20d%27alimentation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Conduite d'alimentation auxiliaire. 5, record 6, French, - conduite%20d%27alimentation
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-09-04
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- sustained fire
1, record 7, English, sustained%20fire
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- SF 1, record 7, English, SF
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sustained fire; SF : term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 2, record 7, English, - sustained%20fire
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- tir soutenu
1, record 7, French, tir%20soutenu
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- TS 1, record 7, French, TS
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tir soutenu; TS : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 7, French, - tir%20soutenu
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-10-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial Government Programs (Canadian)
- Emergency Management
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program
1, record 8, English, Ontario%20Disaster%20Relief%20Assistance%20Program
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- ODRAP 1, record 8, English, ODRAP
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ministry of Municipal Affairs. 1, record 8, English, - Ontario%20Disaster%20Relief%20Assistance%20Program
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program(ODRAP) is intended to alleviate the hardship suffered by private homeowners, farmers, small business enterprises and non-profit organizations, whose essential property has been damaged in a sudden and unexpected natural disaster, such as a severe windstorm, tornado, flood, forest fire or ice storm. ODRAP provides funds to those who have sustained heavy losses for essential items such as shelter and the "necessities of life. " 1, record 8, English, - Ontario%20Disaster%20Relief%20Assistance%20Program
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Gestion des urgences
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Programme ontarien de secours aux sinistrés
1, record 8, French, Programme%20ontarien%20de%20secours%20aux%20sinistr%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- POSS 1, record 8, French, POSS
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Objectifs du Programme ontarien de secours aux sinistrés (POSS) vise à atténuer les difficultés subies par les propriétaires, les agriculteurs, les petites entreprises et les organismes à but non lucratif, dont la propriété principale a subi des dégâts dus à une catastrophe naturelle soudaine et imprévisible soit, par exemple, une violente tempête de vent, une tornade, une inondation, un incendie de forêt ou une tempête de verglas. Le POSS accorde des fonds aux personnes dont les biens essentiels comme le logement et les «nécessités de la vie» ont été sérieusement endommagés. 1, record 8, French, - Programme%20ontarien%20de%20secours%20aux%20sinistr%C3%A9s
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2004-05-14
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Chemistry
- Petrochemistry
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- fire point
1, record 9, English, fire%20point
correct, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- burning point 2, record 9, English, burning%20point
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Temperature at which a fluid gives off sufficient vapor to cause it to ignite and to continue to burn in the presence of air when a small flame is applied under controlled conditions. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 3, record 9, English, - fire%20point
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
flash point : The temperature at which a flash or flame is first observed when a small lighted flame is passed over a sample of a flammable substance in a cup. The flash point is an important test for fire and safety regulations. So also is the fire point, or temperature at which sustained burning first occurs. These tests are indicative of the lowest-boiling components in the oil and are applied to solvents, distillate fuels, lubricating oils, and many other petroleum products. 4, record 9, English, - fire%20point
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fire point: term standardized by ISO. 5, record 9, English, - fire%20point
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Chimie
- Chimie du pétrole
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- point de feu
1, record 9, French, point%20de%20feu
correct, see observation, masculine noun, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- point d'inflammation 2, record 9, French, point%20d%27inflammation
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
- point de combustion 3, record 9, French, point%20de%20combustion
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
- point d'inflammabilité 4, record 9, French, point%20d%27inflammabilit%C3%A9
masculine noun
- point de flamme 5, record 9, French, point%20de%20flamme
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Température à laquelle, dans certaines conditions, les vapeurs d'un combustible s'enflamment à l'approche d'une flamme et continuent à brûler au moins 5 secondes au contact de l'air. 6, record 9, French, - point%20de%20feu
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Point de feu = point d'éclair + 10 à 20 °C. 6, record 9, French, - point%20de%20feu
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Seul le terme «point de feu» se retrouve dans les normes ISO et AFNOR qui portent sur le sujet. (Par ex. : la norme ISO 2592 s'intitule : Produits pétroliers - Détermination des points d'éclair et de feu [...], et la norme AFNOR T60-118 s'intitule : Produits pétroliers. Point d'éclair et point de feu en vase ouvert des huiles et graisses industrielles). 7, record 9, French, - point%20de%20feu
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 3 OBS
point de feu : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 8, record 9, French, - point%20de%20feu
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Química
- Petroquímica
- Pinturas y barnices (Industrias)
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- punto de inflamación
1, record 9, Spanish, punto%20de%20inflamaci%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- punto de combustión 2, record 9, Spanish, punto%20de%20combusti%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Temperatura a la que un líquido desprende el vapor suficiente para formar una mezcla inflamable con el aire cercano a la superficie del líquido. 3, record 9, Spanish, - punto%20de%20inflamaci%C3%B3n
Record 10 - internal organization data 2003-09-29
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- quadrant
1, record 10, English, quadrant
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- clinometer 1, record 10, English, clinometer
correct
- gunner’s quadrant 1, record 10, English, gunner%26rsquo%3Bs%20quadrant
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument for measuring angles in the vertical plane, e.g. the angle of the ... barrel to the horizontal ("quadrant angle"). 1, record 10, English, - quadrant
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is used to set gun, mortar and sustained fire machine-gun sights parallel with the axis of the bore. 1, record 10, English, - quadrant
Record 10, Key term(s)
- clinometre
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- clinomètre
1, record 10, French, clinom%C3%A8tre
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument servant à mesurer les angles dans le plan vertical, e.g. l'angle du [...] canon par rapport à l'horizontale («angle au niveau»). 1, record 10, French, - clinom%C3%A8tre
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il sert à régler les viseurs de canon, de mortier et de mitrailleuse d'appui soutenu, parallèlement à l'axe du canon. 1, record 10, French, - clinom%C3%A8tre
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
clinomètre : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 10, French, - clinom%C3%A8tre
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2002-03-15
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
- Field Artillery
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- sustained rate of fire
1, record 11, English, sustained%20rate%20of%20fire
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Actual rate of fire that a weapon can continue to deliver for an indefinite length of time without seriously overheating. 1, record 11, English, - sustained%20rate%20of%20fire
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sustained rate of fire : term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 11, English, - sustained%20rate%20of%20fire
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- cadence normale de tir
1, record 11, French, cadence%20normale%20de%20tir
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cadence de tir que peut réellement soutenir une arme pendant une période illimitée, sans chauffer excessivement. 1, record 11, French, - cadence%20normale%20de%20tir
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cadence normale de tir : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 1, record 11, French, - cadence%20normale%20de%20tir
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas de armas
- Artillería de campaña
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- cadencia normal de tiro
1, record 11, Spanish, cadencia%20normal%20de%20tiro
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ritmo de tiro que un arma puede sostener durante tiempo indefinido sin sufrir un calentamiento excesivo. 1, record 11, Spanish, - cadencia%20normal%20de%20tiro
Record 12 - internal organization data 1999-01-18
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Insurance
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- leasehold insurance
1, record 12, English, leasehold%20insurance
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- leasehold interest insurance 2, record 12, English, leasehold%20interest%20insurance
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Protects against the loss sustained through the termination of a lease by hazards specifically insured against such as, for example, fire. 1, record 12, English, - leasehold%20insurance
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Assurances
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- assurance des biens en location
1, record 12, French, assurance%20des%20biens%20en%20location
proposal, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1991-02-25
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- heavy barrel
1, record 13, English, heavy%20barrel
correct, officially approved
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Spare machine-gun barrel which is heavier than the standard issue spare barrels and reserved for use in sustained fire. See also "bull barrel". 1, record 13, English, - heavy%20barrel
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group. 2, record 13, English, - heavy%20barrel
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- canon lourd
1, record 13, French, canon%20lourd
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- canon étoffé 1, record 13, French, canon%20%C3%A9toff%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Canon de rechange de mitrailleuse, dont le poids dépasse celui des canons de rechange standard et qui est réservé pour le tir soutenu. Voir aussi "canon extra-lourd". 1, record 13, French, - canon%20lourd
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 13, French, - canon%20lourd
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1987-06-11
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- vanadium steel barrel 1, record 14, English, vanadium%20steel%20barrel
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the gun uses a vanadium steel barrel which gives a prolonged accuracy life and sustained fire at 200 rounds/min using two barrels. 1, record 14, English, - vanadium%20steel%20barrel
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The barrel is part of the Swiss SIG 710-3 general purpose machine-gun. 2, record 14, English, - vanadium%20steel%20barrel
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- canon en acier au vanadium
1, record 14, French, canon%20en%20acier%20au%20vanadium
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le canon en acier au vanadium se caractérise par une longue durée de vie. En utilisant deux canons en alternance, il est possible d'atteindre une cadence pratique de 200 c/mn. 1, record 14, French, - canon%20en%20acier%20au%20vanadium
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le canon fait partie de la mitrailleuse polyvalente suisse SIG 710-3. 2, record 14, French, - canon%20en%20acier%20au%20vanadium
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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