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NUCLEAR POWERED CRUISE MISSILE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-05-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
- Nuclear Physics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- nuclear-powered cruise missile
1, record 1, English, nuclear%2Dpowered%20cruise%20missile
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Burevestnik missile 2, record 1, English, Burevestnik%20missile
correct, noun
- Burevestnik cruise missile 3, record 1, English, Burevestnik%20cruise%20missile
correct, noun
- Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile 4, record 1, English, Burevestnik%20nuclear%2Dpowered%20cruise%20missile
correct, noun
- 9M730 Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile 5, record 1, English, 9M730%20Burevestnik%20nuclear%2Dpowered%20cruise%20missile
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Burevestnik cruise missile … uses a miniature nuclear reactor as its power source to provide unlimited range. This means that the missile could carry nuclear or conventional warheads to any target on the globe, maneuvering to avoid missile defences along the way. 3, record 1, English, - nuclear%2Dpowered%20cruise%20missile
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The "nuclear-powered cruise missile" represents an emerging technology, with the "Burevestnik missile" currently being the only known example. However, it should be noted that other types of nuclear-powered cruise missiles may emerge in the future, meaning the term "nuclear-powered cruise missile" may no longer be exclusively associated with the "Burevestnik." 6, record 1, English, - nuclear%2Dpowered%20cruise%20missile
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The term "Burevestnik," which means "storm petrel," is the Russian name given to this new and innovative weapon. A storm petrel is a seabird recognized for its ability to fly long distances at low altitudes while searching for prey. 6, record 1, English, - nuclear%2Dpowered%20cruise%20missile
Record 1, Key term(s)
- nuclear powered cruise missile
- 9M730 Burevestnik nuclear powered cruise missile
- 9M730 Burevestnik
- Burevestnik nuclear powered cruise missile
- Burevestnik
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
- Physique nucléaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- missile de croisière à propulsion nucléaire
1, record 1, French, missile%20de%20croisi%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20propulsion%20nucl%C3%A9aire
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- missile Bourevestnik 2, record 1, French, missile%20Bourevestnik
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- missile de croisière Bourevestnik 3, record 1, French, missile%20de%20croisi%C3%A8re%20Bourevestnik
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- missile de croisière à propulsion nucléaire Bourevestnik 4, record 1, French, missile%20de%20croisi%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20propulsion%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20Bourevestnik
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- missile Burevestnik 5, record 1, French, missile%20Burevestnik
masculine noun
- missile de croisière Burevestnik 6, record 1, French, missile%20de%20croisi%C3%A8re%20Burevestnik
masculine noun
- missile de croisière à propulsion nucléaire Burevestnik 7, record 1, French, missile%20de%20croisi%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20propulsion%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20Burevestnik
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le missile de croisière à propulsion nucléaire testé par la Russie est une arme innovante, pensée pour contrer les efforts américains de défense antimissile, mais qui ne bouleverse pas les équilibres stratégiques actuels [...] 2, record 1, French, - missile%20de%20croisi%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20propulsion%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Contrairement aux missiles classiques exclusivement propulsés par des carburants chimiques, le missile Bourevestnik [...] utilise un réacteur nucléaire [dont] l'air ambiant y est chauffé par le cœur du réacteur, puis expulsé à grande vitesse pour générer la poussée [...] 2, record 1, French, - missile%20de%20croisi%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20propulsion%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le «missile de croisière à propulsion nucléaire» constitue une technologie émergente, dont le «missile Bourevestnik» est actuellement le seul exemple connu. Il convient toutefois de noter que d'autres types de missiles à propulsion nucléaire pourraient voir le jour, ce qui ferait évoluer l'usage du terme «missile de croisière à propulsion nucléaire». 8, record 1, French, - missile%20de%20croisi%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20propulsion%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le terme «Bourevestnik», qui signifie «oiseau de tempête», est le nom russe attribué à cette nouvelle arme innovante. 8, record 1, French, - missile%20de%20croisi%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20propulsion%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Bourevestnik : La graphie «Bourevestnik» est la transcription française recommandée pour respecter les règles de prononciation de la langue française, couramment utilisée par les médias francophones. 8, record 1, French, - missile%20de%20croisi%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20propulsion%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Bourevestnik
- Burevestnik
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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