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AIR-BURST SHELL [1 record]

Record 1 2008-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Guns (Land Forces)
  • Field Artillery
DEF

A shell which explodes in the air.

OBS

airburst shell: term and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Canons (Forces terrestres)
  • Artillerie de campagne
DEF

Obus qui explose dans les airs.

OBS

obus à éclatement aérien : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

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