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CULOTE TRONCOCONICO [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-02-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Weapon Systems
DEF

The conical section of a ballistic body that progressively decreases in diameter toward the tail to reduce overall aerodynamic drag.

OBS

boattail: term and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes d'armes
DEF

Partie conique d'un corps balistique dont le diamètre diminue progressivement vers l'arrière afin de réduire la traînée aérodynamique générale.

OBS

tronçon de queue : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistemas de armas
DEF

Sección cónica de un ingenio balístico cuyo diámetro disminuye progresivamente hacia el culote, para reducir la resistencia aerodinámica.

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