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ANTI-AIRCRAFT MISSILE [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-03-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Stinger missile
1, record 1, English, Stinger%20missile
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Stinger 2, record 1, English, Stinger
correct
- Stinger anti-aircraft missile 3, record 1, English, Stinger%20anti%2Daircraft%20missile
correct
- FIM-92-Stinger 2, record 1, English, FIM%2D92%2DStinger
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The FIM-92 Stinger is a short-range man-portable air defense system (MANPADS). ... The Stinger was designed to provide air defense capabilities to U.S. and allied troops when forward deployed and thus eliminate the immediate need for air support should an enemy aircraft threaten the troops. 4, record 1, English, - Stinger%20missile
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- missile Stinger
1, record 1, French, missile%20Stinger
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- missile anti-aérien Stinger 2, record 1, French, missile%20anti%2Da%C3%A9rien%20Stinger
correct, masculine noun
- FIM-92-Stinger 3, record 1, French, FIM%2D92%2DStinger
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Key term(s)
- missile antiaérien Stinger
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-02-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military Occupational Codes - Non-commissionned Members
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Javelin(S-15) Anti-Aircraft Surface-to-Air Missile Maintenance
1, record 2, English, Javelin%28S%2D15%29%20Anti%2DAircraft%20Surface%2Dto%2DAir%20Missile%20Maintenance
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
432.01: military Occupation code for non-commissioned members. 2, record 2, English, - Javelin%28S%2D15%29%20Anti%2DAircraft%20Surface%2Dto%2DAir%20Missile%20Maintenance
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Groupes professionnels militaires pour les militaires du rang
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Javelin (S-15) - Missile antiaérien surface-air - Maintenance
1, record 2, French, Javelin%20%28S%2D15%29%20%2D%20Missile%20antia%C3%A9rien%20surface%2Dair%20%2D%20Maintenance
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
432.01 : code de groupe professionnel militaire pour les militaires du rang. 2, record 2, French, - Javelin%20%28S%2D15%29%20%2D%20Missile%20antia%C3%A9rien%20surface%2Dair%20%2D%20Maintenance
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-04-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
- Air Defence
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- air defence missile
1, record 3, English, air%20defence%20missile
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- air defense missile 2, record 3, English, air%20defense%20missile
correct, United States
- air-defense missile 3, record 3, English, air%2Ddefense%20missile
correct, United States
- anti-aircraft missile 4, record 3, English, anti%2Daircraft%20missile
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Sea Sparrow Vertically Launched Missile System is designed by Raytheon as an air defence missile. This weapon is used to destroy hostile missiles or aircraft attacking the ship. 1, record 3, English, - air%20defence%20missile
Record 3, Key term(s)
- air defence missile
- antiaircraft missile
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
- Défense aérienne
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- missile de défense aérienne
1, record 3, French, missile%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- missile antiaérien 2, record 3, French, missile%20antia%C3%A9rien
correct, masculine noun
- missile anti-aérien 3, record 3, French, missile%20anti%2Da%C3%A9rien
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-01-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- self-propelled anti-aircraft missile
1, record 4, English, self%2Dpropelled%20anti%2Daircraft%20missile
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- SPAAM 2, record 4, English, SPAAM
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- missile antiaérien automoteur
1, record 4, French, missile%20antia%C3%A9rien%20automoteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1992-09-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- light anti-aircraft missile 1, record 5, English, light%20anti%2Daircraft%20missile
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- missile antiaérien léger
1, record 5, French, missile%20antia%C3%A9rien%20l%C3%A9ger
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1991-03-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- anti-aircraft missile site
1, record 6, English, anti%2Daircraft%20missile%20site
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- emplacement de missiles antiaériens
1, record 6, French, emplacement%20de%20missiles%20antia%C3%A9riens
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1985-05-31
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- ultra-low-level anti-aircraft missile
1, record 7, English, ultra%2Dlow%2Dlevel%20anti%2Daircraft%20missile
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- missile de défense aérienne à altitude ultra-basse
1, record 7, French, missile%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne%20%C3%A0%20altitude%20ultra%2Dbasse
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1985-01-08
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- man-portable anti-aircraft missile
1, record 8, English, man%2Dportable%20anti%2Daircraft%20missile
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- missile antiaérien portatif
1, record 8, French, missile%20antia%C3%A9rien%20portatif
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1984-08-24
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- medium range anti-aircraft missile
1, record 9, English, medium%20range%20anti%2Daircraft%20missile
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The category 3 medium-range AA [anti-aircraft] missile is of Italian design and is being developed in two versions, one with a self-propelled launcher unit for the defense of major combat formations, and the other having a towed launcher with an integrated 40 mm gun for the defense of permanent and semi-permanent installations in rear areas. 1, record 9, English, - medium%20range%20anti%2Daircraft%20missile
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- système d'arme missile sol-air
1, record 9, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27arme%20missile%20sol%2Dair
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système d'arme missile sol-air de la catégorie 3 (moyenne portée) est de conception italienne; il sera réalisé en deux versions, l'une sur châssis automoteur, pour la défense des grandes unités de combat, l'autre associée à un canon de 40 mm sur une remorque, pour la défense des installations fixes ou semi-mobiles de l'arrière. 1, record 9, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27arme%20missile%20sol%2Dair
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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