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BALISTIQUE CANON [3 records]

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Record 1 2005-09-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Engines (Motor Vehicles)
DEF

A heat engine or thermodynamic system in which there is no gain or loss of heat.

CONT

Among the diesel components that have been ceramic insulated on a trial basis are pistons, liners, cylinder heads, valve seats and valve guides ... Because the ceramic diesel (sometimes referred to as the "adiabatic" engine) will have no water cooling, it will reach higher temperatures than ordinary engines.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
CONT

Les spécifications de ce nouveau char de combat principal sont : masse limitée(soit 10 t de moins que le Type 90) ;canon ETC ou électromagnétique : protection balistique amovible à matériaux allégés; protection active; propulsion par diesel adiabatique(recouvert de céramique) ou turbines à gaz.

OBS

On écrirait mieux «diésel».

OBS

diésel : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l’orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004).

Spanish

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Record 2 2004-06-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ballistics
  • Guns (Land Forces)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Balistique
  • Canons (Forces terrestres)

Spanish

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Record 3 2003-08-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Dress
  • Armour
CONT

[The conception of this helmet] is intended to fulfil the capability deficiencies of the current in-service CVC [combat vehicle crew] helmets. The critical requirements are to achieve compatibility with the new Tactical Command Control and Communication System (TCCCS) communications headsets and to improve ballistic protection. Increase to head and facial impact protection, enhanced comfort, vehicle gun-sighting access, and reduced weight are all improvements sought in the design concept.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tenue militaire
  • Arme blindée
CONT

Ce [casque doit] corriger les lacunes des casques EVC [pour équipage de véhicule de combat] existants. Les exigences fondamentales sont d’assurer une compatibilité totale avec le casque d’écoute du système tactique de commandement, de contrôle et de communication et d’améliorer la protection balistique. Les améliorations visées sont les suivantes : protection accrue de la tête et du visage contre les chocs, confort et accès améliorés au viseur canon du véhicule, et plus grande légèreté.

Spanish

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