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FULL AUTOMATIC [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-10-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Maneuvers
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- active generalised control 1, record 1, English, active%20generalised%20control
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- full automatic flight control 3, record 1, English, full%20automatic%20flight%20control
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Active Generalised Control (AGC) - a fully digital, fly-by-wire flight-control system, a longitudinally unstable airframe and canard foreplanes, all under computer control - gives Rafale its good flight qualities. 1, record 1, English, - active%20generalised%20control
Record 1, Key term(s)
- active generalized control
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- commande automatique généralisée
1, record 1, French, commande%20automatique%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ralis%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CAG 2, record 1, French, CAG
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- système de contrôle automatique généralisé 3, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20automatique%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ralis%C3%A9
masculine noun
- CAG 2, record 1, French, CAG
masculine noun
- CAG 2, record 1, French, CAG
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système de commande d'un aéronef, basé sur l'emploi de gouvernes commandées par calculateur, afin d'assurer notamment l'autostabilisation, l'atténuation des effets de la turbulence, la limitation des charges de manœuvre et l'élimination du flottement. 4, record 1, French, - commande%20automatique%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ralis%C3%A9e
Record 1, Key term(s)
- commandes automatiques généralisées
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-07-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
- Target Acquisition
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- automatic fire
1, record 2, English, automatic%20fire
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- full-automatic fire 2, record 2, English, full%2Dautomatic%20%20fire
correct
- fully automatic fire 3, record 2, English, fully%20automatic%20fire
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Continuous fire from an automatic firearm, lasting until the pressure on the trigger is released. 1, record 2, English, - automatic%20fire
Record 2, Key term(s)
- full automatic fire
- fully-automatic fire
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
- Acquisition d'objectif
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tir automatique
1, record 2, French, tir%20automatique
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tir continu fourni par une arme à feu automatique, qui se poursuit tant que la pression sur la détente est maintenue. 1, record 2, French, - tir%20automatique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tir automatique : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 2, French, - tir%20automatique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Armas ligeras
- Adquisición del objetivo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- fuego automático
1, record 2, Spanish, fuego%20autom%C3%A1tico
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- tiro automático 2, record 2, Spanish, tiro%20autom%C3%A1tico
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-07-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- automatic action
1, record 3, English, automatic%20action
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- full automatic 1, record 3, English, full%20automatic
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Firearm mechanism, similar in design to the semi-automatic action, except that it fires, extracts, ejects, and reloads as long as the trigger is fully depressed and there are cartridges available in the feed system. 1, record 3, English, - automatic%20action
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- mécanisme automatique
1, record 3, French, m%C3%A9canisme%20automatique
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mécanisme d'arme à feu de conception similaire à celle du mécanisme semi-automatique, sauf qu'il tire, extrait, éjecte et recharge aussi longtemps que l'on appuie sur la détente et tant qu'il y a des cartouches dans le système d'alimentation. 1, record 3, French, - m%C3%A9canisme%20automatique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mécanisme automatique : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 3, French, - m%C3%A9canisme%20automatique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1997-11-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Electrometallurgy
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- full automatic plating 1, record 4, English, full%20automatic%20plating
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Électrométallurgie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- électrodéposition complètement automatique
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9lectrod%C3%A9position%20compl%C3%A8tement%20automatique
feminine 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 1991-09-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Telephony and Microwave Technology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- full automatic system roaming 1, record 5, English, full%20automatic%20system%20roaming
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Téléphonie et techniques hyperfréquences
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- service entièrement automatique à portée étendue
1, record 5, French, service%20enti%C3%A8rement%20automatique%20%C3%A0%20port%C3%A9e%20%C3%A9tendue
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 1986-11-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- full automatic fire capability 1, record 6, English, full%20automatic%20fire%20capability
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the Galil's folding stock and full automatic fire capability are extremely valuable. 1, record 6, English, - full%20automatic%20fire%20capability
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- possibilité de tir automatique
1, record 6, French, possibilit%C3%A9%20de%20tir%20automatique
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) la crosse repliable du Galil et ses possibilités de tir automatique sont extrêmement intéressantes. 1, record 6, French, - possibilit%C3%A9%20de%20tir%20automatique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Electrolysis (Electrokinetics)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- full automatic electro plating 1, record 7, English, full%20automatic%20electro%20plating
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mechanical plating in which the cathodes are automatically conveyed through successive cleaning and plating tanks. 1, record 7, English, - full%20automatic%20electro%20plating
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Électrolyse (Électrocinétique)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- galvanoplastie automatique
1, record 7, French, galvanoplastie%20automatique
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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