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BALL CARTRIDGE [1 record]

Record 1 1991-03-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

General purpose military ammunition primarily designed for use against personnel. The bullet consists of a lead alloy core enclosed in a full metal jacket.

OBS

Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Munition polyvalente militaire conçue principalement pour usage anti-personnel. La balle se compose d'un noyau en alliage de plomb entièrement recouvert d'un blindage métallique.

OBS

Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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