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CANON MITRAILLEUSE [30 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-11-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
- Armour
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mantelet
1, record 1, English, mantelet
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- mantlet 2, record 1, English, mantlet
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An oscillating armoured shield in the front of a turret through which the main armament and coax protrude. 2, record 1, English, - mantelet
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A mantelet supports the cradle and is supported by the trunnions. 2, record 1, English, - mantelet
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mantelet; mantlet: designations and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 3, record 1, English, - mantelet
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
- Arme blindée
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bouclier
1, record 1, French, bouclier
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plaque de blindage oscillante placée à l'avant de la tourelle et munie d’ouvertures permettant le pointage du canon et de la mitrailleuse coaxiale. 2, record 1, French, - bouclier
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le bouclier supporte le berceau et est supporté par les tourillons. 2, record 1, French, - bouclier
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bouclier : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie de l’Armée de terre; désignation uniformisée par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre. 3, record 1, French, - bouclier
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-07-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Guns (Land Forces)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Chain Gun®
1, record 2, English, Chain%20Gun%C2%AE
correct, trademark
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- chain machine-gun 1, record 2, English, chain%20machine%2Dgun
correct
- chain cannon 1, record 2, English, chain%20cannon
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Trade name of a type of externally powered automatic weapon in which the breech and feed mechanisms are driven by an electric motor and chain drive. 1, record 2, English, - Chain%20Gun%C2%AE
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For example, 7.62 mm M34 Chain Gun and 30 mm M242 Chain Gun. 1, record 2, English, - Chain%20Gun%C2%AE
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chain Gun®: A trademark of McDonnell Douglas. 2, record 2, English, - Chain%20Gun%C2%AE
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Chain Gun
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Canons (Forces terrestres)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Chain Gun®
1, record 2, French, Chain%20Gun%C2%AE
correct, trademark
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- mitrailleuse à chaîne 2, record 2, French, mitrailleuse%20%C3%A0%20cha%C3%AEne
correct, feminine noun
- canon à chaîne 2, record 2, French, canon%20%C3%A0%20cha%C3%AEne
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appellation commerciale d’un type d’arme automatique à force motrice indépendante, où les mécanismes de culasse et d’alimentation sont actionnés par un moteur électrique et un entraînement à chaîne. 2, record 2, French, - Chain%20Gun%C2%AE
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par exemple, la mitrailleuse M34 Chain Gun de calibre de 7, 62 mm et le canon automatique M242 Chain Gun de calibre de 30 mm. 2, record 2, French, - Chain%20Gun%C2%AE
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chain Gun® : Marque de commerce de la société McDonnell Douglas. 1, record 2, French, - Chain%20Gun%C2%AE
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Chain Gun
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-11-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
- Armour
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- coaxial machine gun
1, record 3, English, coaxial%20machine%20gun
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- co-axial machine gun 2, record 3, English, co%2Daxial%20machine%20gun
correct
- coax 3, record 3, English, coax
correct
- ranging gun 4, record 3, English, ranging%20gun
correct
- ranging machine gun 5, record 3, English, ranging%20machine%20gun
correct
- RMG 5, record 3, English, RMG
correct
- RMG 5, record 3, English, RMG
- coaxially mounted machine gun 6, record 3, English, coaxially%20mounted%20machine%20gun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A machine-gun mounted to traverse and elevate with the main armament of an armoured vehicle. 2, record 3, English, - coaxial%20machine%20gun
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Centurion gun and fire control was updated when it was fitted with a ranging machine gun (RMG). This was ballistically matched to the main gun out to normal engagement ranges and a burst of three rounds could be fired to determine target range prior to firing the main armament. 5, record 3, English, - coaxial%20machine%20gun
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In some vehicles, the machine-gun can be unlocked and elevated without moving the main gun, though traverse remains coupled to the turret. 2, record 3, English, - coaxial%20machine%20gun
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
- Arme blindée
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- mitrailleuse coaxiale
1, record 3, French, mitrailleuse%20coaxiale
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- coax 2, record 3, French, coax
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- mitrailleuse couplée 3, record 3, French, mitrailleuse%20coupl%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mitrailleuse montée pour pointer simultanément en direction et en hauteur avec l’armement principal d’un véhicule blindé. 4, record 3, French, - mitrailleuse%20coaxiale
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le véhicule modernisé est dans sa conception de base équipé d’une station d’armes télécommandée avec un canon de 30 mm et une mitrailleuse couplée avec le calibre de 7, 62 mm. 3, record 3, French, - mitrailleuse%20coaxiale
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans certains véhicules, elle peut être libérée et pointée en hauteur sans bouger l’armement principal, son pointage en direction demeurant toutefois dépendant de la tourelle. 4, record 3, French, - mitrailleuse%20coaxiale
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mitrailleuse coaxiale : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 5, record 3, French, - mitrailleuse%20coaxiale
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
mitrailleuse coaxiale; coax : termes uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre. 5, record 3, French, - mitrailleuse%20coaxiale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-04-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- gas regulator housing
1, record 4, English, gas%20regulator%20housing
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A component of the machine-gun barrel assembly. 1, record 4, English, - gas%20regulator%20housing
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- corps du régulateur des gaz
1, record 4, French, corps%20du%20r%C3%A9gulateur%20des%20gaz
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Composant de l'ensemble du canon de la mitrailleuse. 1, record 4, French, - corps%20du%20r%C3%A9gulateur%20des%20gaz
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
corps du régulateur des gaz : terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre. 2, record 4, French, - corps%20du%20r%C3%A9gulateur%20des%20gaz
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-04-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- gas regulator lock
1, record 5, English, gas%20regulator%20lock
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A component of the machine-gun barrel assembly. 1, record 5, English, - gas%20regulator%20lock
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- goupille du régulateur des gaz
1, record 5, French, goupille%20du%20r%C3%A9gulateur%20des%20gaz
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Composant de l'ensemble du canon de la mitrailleuse. 1, record 5, French, - goupille%20du%20r%C3%A9gulateur%20des%20gaz
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
goupille du régulateur des gaz : terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre. 2, record 5, French, - goupille%20du%20r%C3%A9gulateur%20des%20gaz
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-11-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
- Ballistics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- barrel burn-out 1, record 6, English, barrel%20burn%2Dout
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- barrel burn out 1, record 6, English, barrel%20burn%20out
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, Key term(s)
- barrel burnout
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
- Balistique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- échauffement du canon
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9chauffement%20du%20canon
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La vitesse de tir d’une mitrailleuse crée un échauffement du canon qui use celui-ci très rapidement; pour résoudre ce problème fondamental, on a eu recours à des systèmes de refroidissement à air et à eau et à des canons amovibles, pouvant être facilement remplacés même au combat. 2, record 6, French, - %C3%A9chauffement%20du%20canon
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-02-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Guns (Land Forces)
- Armour
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- barrel locking lever
1, record 7, English, barrel%20locking%20lever
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A lever which is used to unlock the barrel when removing the barrel assembly from the machine-gun. 1, record 7, English, - barrel%20locking%20lever
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Canons (Forces terrestres)
- Arme blindée
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- levier de verrouillage de canon
1, record 7, French, levier%20de%20verrouillage%20de%20canon
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Levier utilisé pour dégager le canon de la mitrailleuse ou de l'ensemble canon. 1, record 7, French, - levier%20de%20verrouillage%20de%20canon
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
levier de verrouillage de canon : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre. 2, record 7, French, - levier%20de%20verrouillage%20de%20canon
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-12-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- machine-rifle
1, record 8, English, machine%2Drifle
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- machine rifle 2, record 8, English, machine%20rifle
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A heavy automatic rifle used as a light machine-gun. 1, record 8, English, - machine%2Drifle
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Generally, a rifle with a heavy barrel, a large capacity magazine and a bipod. It differs from a "true" light machine-gun by usually not having interchangeable barrels and by being directly derived from the automatic rifle, e.g. 7.62 mm FN C2A1 "Light" Automatic Rifle (LAR). 1, record 8, English, - machine%2Drifle
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- fusil-mitrailleur
1, record 8, French, fusil%2Dmitrailleur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fusil automatique lourd utilisé comme mitrailleuse légère; d’habitude, un fusil doté d’un canon lourd, d’un chargeur de grande capacité et d’un bipied. 2, record 8, French, - fusil%2Dmitrailleur
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il diffère de la «vraie» mitrailleuse légère en n’ayant pas normalement de canons interchangeables et en étant dérivé directement du fusil automatique, e.g. le fusil-mitrailleur FN C2A1 de 7,62 mm. 2, record 8, French, - fusil%2Dmitrailleur
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fusil-mitrailleur : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 3, record 8, French, - fusil%2Dmitrailleur
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2006-10-27
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- observing bullet
1, record 9, English, observing%20bullet
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- spotter tracer bullet 1, record 9, English, spotter%20tracer%20bullet
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bullet containing a tracer element and an incendiary charge which gives off a puff of smoke and a flash on impact with the target. 1, record 9, English, - observing%20bullet
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is used in the ammunition of coaxially mounted ranging weapons, e.g. tank ranging machine-gun and 106 mm HAW .50 cal spotter rifle. The ammunition is loaded so that the trajectory of the bullet closely approximates that of the main armament projectiles. 1, record 9, English, - observing%20bullet
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- balle traçante de réglage
1, record 9, French, balle%20tra%C3%A7ante%20de%20r%C3%A9glage
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Balle contenant une composition traçante et une charge incendiaire conçue pour émettre une bouffée de fumée et une lueur à l’impact. 1, record 9, French, - balle%20tra%C3%A7ante%20de%20r%C3%A9glage
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On s’en sert dans les munitions d’armes coaxiales de réglage de tir, e. g. la mitrailleuse de réglage d’un char et le fusil de réglage de calibre. 50 du canon antichar sans recul de 106 mm. La munition est chargée de façon à ce que la trajectoire de la balle soit presque la même que celle des projectiles de l'armement principal. 1, record 9, French, - balle%20tra%C3%A7ante%20de%20r%C3%A9glage
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
balle traçante de réglage : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 9, French, - balle%20tra%C3%A7ante%20de%20r%C3%A9glage
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2005-09-22
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Guns (Land Forces)
- Armour
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- barrel support
1, record 10, English, barrel%20support
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Canons (Forces terrestres)
- Arme blindée
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- support de canon
1, record 10, French, support%20de%20canon
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce en forme d’étrier servant à supporter la partie avant du canon d’une mitrailleuse. 1, record 10, French, - support%20de%20canon
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
support de canon : définition et terme uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre. 2, record 10, French, - support%20de%20canon
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2005-09-22
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Guns (Land Forces)
- Armour
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- barrel mounting
1, record 11, English, barrel%20mounting
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A component of the machine-gun receiver which retains and supports the barrel. 1, record 11, English, - barrel%20mounting
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Canons (Forces terrestres)
- Arme blindée
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- support du canon
1, record 11, French, support%20du%20canon
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- affût du canon 2, record 11, French, aff%C3%BBt%20du%20canon
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composant de la carcasse d’une mitrailleuse servant à retenir et à appuyer le canon. 1, record 11, French, - support%20du%20canon
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
support du canon : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre. 2, record 11, French, - support%20du%20canon
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2004-03-09
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- machine-gun barrel
1, record 12, English, machine%2Dgun%20barrel
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Key term(s)
- machine gun barrel
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- canon de mitrailleuse
1, record 12, French, canon%20de%20mitrailleuse
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2004-02-05
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Clothing Accessories
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- specialty glove
1, record 13, English, specialty%20glove
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A glove designed exclusively for specialized applications. 2, record 13, English, - specialty%20glove
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Use Canadian Forces issue work gloves or other specialty gloves as required for specialist tasks such as changing machine gun barrels or barbed wire handling. 3, record 13, English, - specialty%20glove
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Accessoires vestimentaires
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- gant spécialisé
1, record 13, French, gant%20sp%C3%A9cialis%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- gant de spécialité 2, record 13, French, gant%20de%20sp%C3%A9cialit%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gant conçu pour répondre à des exigences particulières. 3, record 13, French, - gant%20sp%C3%A9cialis%C3%A9
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gants spécialisés disponibles sur AuTravail.ca : Gants pour soudeurs, gants pour monteurs de ligne, gants pour foresterie, gants pour autres métiers spécialisés. 4, record 13, French, - gant%20sp%C3%A9cialis%C3%A9
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Utilisez des gants distribués par les Forces canadiennes ou d’autres gants de spécialité, au besoin, pour des tâches spécialisées, telles que le remplacement du canon d’une mitrailleuse ou la manutention des barbelés. 2, record 13, French, - gant%20sp%C3%A9cialis%C3%A9
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2003-11-27
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Field Engineering (Military)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- barbed wire handling 1, record 14, English, barbed%20wire%20handling
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Use Canadian Forces issue work gloves or other specialty gloves as required for specialist tasks such as changing machine gun barrels or barbed wire handling. 1, record 14, English, - barbed%20wire%20handling
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Génie (Militaire)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- manutention des barbelés
1, record 14, French, manutention%20des%20barbel%C3%A9s
feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Utilisez des gants distribués par les Forces canadiennes ou d autres gants de spécialité, au besoin, pour des tâches spécialisées, telles que le remplacement du canon d’une mitrailleuse ou la manutention des barbelés. 1, record 14, French, - manutention%20des%20barbel%C3%A9s
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2003-09-29
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- quadrant
1, record 15, English, quadrant
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- clinometer 1, record 15, English, clinometer
correct
- gunner's quadrant 1, record 15, English, gunner%27s%20quadrant
correct
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument for measuring angles in the vertical plane, e.g. the angle of the ... barrel to the horizontal ("quadrant angle"). 1, record 15, English, - quadrant
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is used to set gun, mortar and sustained fire machine-gun sights parallel with the axis of the bore. 1, record 15, English, - quadrant
Record 15, Key term(s)
- clinometre
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- clinomètre
1, record 15, French, clinom%C3%A8tre
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument servant à mesurer les angles dans le plan vertical, e.g. l’angle du [...] canon par rapport à l’horizontale («angle au niveau»). 1, record 15, French, - clinom%C3%A8tre
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il sert à régler les viseurs de canon, de mortier et de mitrailleuse d’appui soutenu, parallèlement à l'axe du canon. 1, record 15, French, - clinom%C3%A8tre
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 OBS
clinomètre : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 15, French, - clinom%C3%A8tre
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2003-05-27
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Field Artillery
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- cradle
1, record 16, English, cradle
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A support on which are mounted the gun, recoil cylinders, recuperator, coaxial machine-gun mount, scavenger system, gun clinometer, emergency firing unit. 1, record 16, English, - cradle
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- berceau
1, record 16, French, berceau
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie d’un canon supportant le tube, les cylindres de recul, le récupérateur, l'affût de la mitrailleuse, le système d’évacuation, le clinomètre du canon, l'unité de tir d’urgence. 1, record 16, French, - berceau
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
berceau : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre. 2, record 16, French, - berceau
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2003-03-17
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Armour
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- breech lock pin
1, record 17, English, breech%20lock%20pin
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A component of the barrel extension. 1, record 17, English, - breech%20lock%20pin
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Applies to the Cougar. 2, record 17, English, - breech%20lock%20pin
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Arme blindée
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- goupille du verrou de culasse
1, record 17, French, goupille%20du%20verrou%20de%20culasse
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composant du raccord de canon de la mitrailleuse. 1, record 17, French, - goupille%20du%20verrou%20de%20culasse
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
S’applique au Cougar. 2, record 17, French, - goupille%20du%20verrou%20de%20culasse
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 OBS
goupille du verrou de culasse : terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre. 2, record 17, French, - goupille%20du%20verrou%20de%20culasse
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2003-03-17
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Armour
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- breech-block
1, record 18, English, breech%2Dblock
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A block which is housed in the breech ring and holds the striker mechanism assembly. It also prevents the casing from moving during firing. 1, record 18, English, - breech%2Dblock
Record 18, Key term(s)
- breech block
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Arme blindée
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- bloc-culasse
1, record 18, French, bloc%2Dculasse
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans une mitrailleuse ou un canon, ensemble comprenant la culasse ainsi que ses mécanismes d’actionnement et de mise de feu ou percuteur. Il empêche également la douille de bouger pendant la mise à feu. 1, record 18, French, - bloc%2Dculasse
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bloc-culasse : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre. 2, record 18, French, - bloc%2Dculasse
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2001-09-27
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Armour
- Field Artillery
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- elevation system
1, record 19, English, elevation%20system
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system which allows the gun and coax to be elevated manually throughout its range of mouvement. 1, record 19, English, - elevation%20system
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Arme blindée
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- système de pointage en hauteur
1, record 19, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20pointage%20en%20hauteur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif rendant possible le pointage en hauteur manuelle du canon et de la mitrailleuse coaxiale. 1, record 19, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20pointage%20en%20hauteur
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système de pointage en hauteur : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre. 2, record 19, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20pointage%20en%20hauteur
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 2001-03-23
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
- Shooting (Sports)
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- interchangeable barrel
1, record 20, English, interchangeable%20barrel
correct, officially approved
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
- changeable barrel 2, record 20, English, changeable%20barrel
correct
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Barrel which may be installed readily on a particular action, e.g. C9 LMG. 1, record 20, English, - interchangeable%20barrel
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group. 3, record 20, English, - interchangeable%20barrel
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
- Tir (Sports)
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- canon interchangeable
1, record 20, French, canon%20interchangeable
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Canon pouvant être changé rapidement, e. g. la mitrailleuse légère C9. 2, record 20, French, - canon%20interchangeable
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 3, record 20, French, - canon%20interchangeable
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Armas ligeras
- Tiro (Deportes)
Record 20, Main entry term, Spanish
- cañón intercambiable
1, record 20, Spanish, ca%C3%B1%C3%B3n%20intercambiable
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 20, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 2000-07-12
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Armour
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- barrel locking spring
1, record 21, English, barrel%20locking%20spring
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A component of the machine-gun barrel extension. 1, record 21, English, - barrel%20locking%20spring
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Arme blindée
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- ressort de verrouillage du canon
1, record 21, French, ressort%20de%20verrouillage%20du%20canon
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
- ressort de blocage du canon 2, record 21, French, ressort%20de%20blocage%20du%20canon
masculine noun
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Composant du raccord du canon de la mitrailleuse. 1, record 21, French, - ressort%20de%20verrouillage%20du%20canon
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ressort de verrouillage du canon : S’applique au COUGAR. 2, record 21, French, - ressort%20de%20verrouillage%20du%20canon
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 3 OBS
ressort de verrouillage du canon : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre. 3, record 21, French, - ressort%20de%20verrouillage%20du%20canon
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1992-11-04
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- armour-piercing explosive incendiary round
1, record 22, English, armour%2Dpiercing%20explosive%20incendiary%20round
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The round is made by Fabrique Nationale Herstal, in Belgium, to be used with the .50 Browning machine-gun fitted with the quick change barrel. 3, record 22, English, - armour%2Dpiercing%20explosive%20incendiary%20round
Record 22, Key term(s)
- armor piercing explosive incendiary
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- munition perforante, explosive, incendiaire
1, record 22, French, munition%20perforante%2C%20explosive%2C%20incendiaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La munition est produite par la Fabrique Nationale Herstal S. A., de Belgique, et adaptée à la mitrailleuse. 50 Browning à changement rapide de canon. 3, record 22, French, - munition%20perforante%2C%20explosive%2C%20incendiaire
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1991-05-13
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- recoil operation
1, record 23, English, recoil%20operation
correct, officially approved
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Principle of operation of some automatic weapons, whereby the recoil energy imparted to the barrel is used to actuate the mechanism and perform the necessary cycle of operation. Two systems of recoil operation have been in use, as follows: a. Short recoil operation. The breechblock remains locked to the barrel only while the chamber pressure is high. This involves a barrel travel of only about 1/2 inch. The device locking the breechblock to the barrel is then released and the two components separate. The barrel may remain stationary and await the return of the breechblock, but in most modern designs the barrel has its own spring and goes forward into battery, e.g. .50 calibre heavy machine-gun. b. Long recoil operation. The barrel and locked breech recoil a greater distance than the length of the cartridge. The breechblock is then held to the rear while the barrel is driven forward by its own spring. When the barrel is fully forward, it trips the catch releasing the breechblock, which then feeds the next cartridge into the chamber. Mainly encountered in semi-automatic shotguns. See also "Systems of operation - Automatic weapons". 1, record 23, English, - recoil%20operation
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group. 2, record 23, English, - recoil%20operation
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- fonctionnement par recul
1, record 23, French, fonctionnement%20par%20recul
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Principe de fonctionnement de certaines armes automatiques, selon lequel la force de recul transmise au canon sert à actionner le mécanisme et à exécuter le cycle requis de fonctionnement. Les deux systèmes suivants de fonctionnement par recul sont utilisés : a. Fonctionnement par court recul. La culasse ne reste verrouillée au canon que pendant la période de haute pression de la chambre. La course requise du canon à cet effet n’ est que de 1/2 pouce environ. Le dispositif de verrouillage de la culasse et du canon se dégage alors et les deux éléments se séparent. Le canon peut rester en place et attendre le retour de la culasse, mais dans la plupart des modèles modernes, le canon est pourvu de son propre ressort et retourne en batterie vers l'avant, e. g. la mitrailleuse lourde de calibre. 50. b. Fonctionnement par long recul. La culasse et le canon verrouillés reculent d’une longueur supérieure à celle d’une cartouche. La culasse est alors retenue vers l'arrière pendant que le canon retourne à l'avant par son propre ressort. A son arrivée à la position avant, le canon actionne un déclencheur, libérant la culasse qui, à son tour alimente la cartouche suivante dans la chambre. Ce système est surtout utilisé dans les fusils de chasse semi-automatiques. Voir aussi "principes de fonctionnement-Armes automatiques". 1, record 23, French, - fonctionnement%20par%20recul
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 23, French, - fonctionnement%20par%20recul
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1991-05-03
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Operations (Air Forces)
- Aircraft Maneuvers
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- straffing run
1, record 24, English, straffing%20run
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- passe de tir(mitrailleuse ou canon)
1, record 24, French, passe%20de%20tir%28mitrailleuse%20ou%20canon%29
correct, feminine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1991-02-25
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- heavy barrel
1, record 25, English, heavy%20barrel
correct, officially approved
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Spare machine-gun barrel which is heavier than the standard issue spare barrels and reserved for use in sustained fire. See also "bull barrel". 1, record 25, English, - heavy%20barrel
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group. 2, record 25, English, - heavy%20barrel
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- canon lourd
1, record 25, French, canon%20lourd
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
- canon étoffé 1, record 25, French, canon%20%C3%A9toff%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Canon de rechange de mitrailleuse, dont le poids dépasse celui des canons de rechange standard et qui est réservé pour le tir soutenu. Voir aussi "canon extra-lourd". 1, record 25, French, - canon%20lourd
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 25, French, - canon%20lourd
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 1988-02-17
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- barrel mass 1, record 26, English, barrel%20mass
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The MG-4 machine-gun has a barrel mass of about 3.2 kg. 2, record 26, English, - barrel%20mass
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- poids du canon
1, record 26, French, poids%20du%20canon
correct, masculine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le poids du canon de la mitrailleuse MG-4 est d’environ 3, 2 kg. 2, record 26, French, - poids%20du%20canon
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 1987-11-02
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- Guns (Land Forces)
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- M2 HB machine-gun 1, record 27, English, M2%20HB%20machine%2Dgun
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
Record 27, Textual support, English
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The HB (heavy barrel) machine-gun can fire up to 500 rounds of 12.7 mm calibre per minute. 2, record 27, English, - M2%20HB%20machine%2Dgun
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Canons (Forces terrestres)
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- mitrailleuse M2 HB
1, record 27, French, mitrailleuse%20M2%20HB
feminine noun
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La mitrailleuse à canon lourd(HB=heavy barrel) peut tirer jusqu'à 500 cartouches de calibre 12, 7 mm par minute. 2, record 27, French, - mitrailleuse%20M2%20HB
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
Record 28 - internal organization data 1987-06-30
Record 28, English
Record 28, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 28, Main entry term, English
- heavy barrel machine gun 1, record 28, English, heavy%20barrel%20machine%20gun
Record 28, Abbreviations, English
Record 28, Synonyms, English
Record 28, French
Record 28, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 28, Main entry term, French
- mitrailleuse à canon lourd
1, record 28, French, mitrailleuse%20%C3%A0%20canon%20lourd
feminine noun
Record 28, Abbreviations, French
Record 28, Synonyms, French
Record 28, Textual support, French
Record 28, Spanish
Record 28, Textual support, Spanish
Record 29 - internal organization data 1987-06-11
Record 29, English
Record 29, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 29, Main entry term, English
- vanadium steel barrel 1, record 29, English, vanadium%20steel%20barrel
Record 29, Abbreviations, English
Record 29, Synonyms, English
Record 29, Textual support, English
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the gun uses a vanadium steel barrel which gives a prolonged accuracy life and sustained fire at 200 rounds/min using two barrels. 1, record 29, English, - vanadium%20steel%20barrel
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The barrel is part of the Swiss SIG 710-3 general purpose machine-gun. 2, record 29, English, - vanadium%20steel%20barrel
Record 29, French
Record 29, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 29, Main entry term, French
- canon en acier au vanadium
1, record 29, French, canon%20en%20acier%20au%20vanadium
masculine noun
Record 29, Abbreviations, French
Record 29, Synonyms, French
Record 29, Textual support, French
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le canon en acier au vanadium se caractérise par une longue durée de vie. En utilisant deux canons en alternance, il est possible d’atteindre une cadence pratique de 200 c/mn. 1, record 29, French, - canon%20en%20acier%20au%20vanadium
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le canon fait partie de la mitrailleuse polyvalente suisse SIG 710-3. 2, record 29, French, - canon%20en%20acier%20au%20vanadium
Record 29, Spanish
Record 29, Textual support, Spanish
Record 30 - internal organization data 1987-04-28
Record 30, English
Record 30, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 30, Main entry term, English
- longitudinally fluted barrel 1, record 30, English, longitudinally%20fluted%20barrel
Record 30, Abbreviations, English
Record 30, Synonyms, English
Record 30, Textual support, English
Record number: 30, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Originally the Goryunov had a heavy plain barrel but it was modified in the 60s by introducing a longitudinally fluted barrel.... 1, record 30, English, - longitudinally%20fluted%20barrel
Record 30, French
Record 30, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 30, Main entry term, French
- canon à cannelures longitudinales
1, record 30, French, canon%20%C3%A0%20cannelures%20longitudinales
masculine noun
Record 30, Abbreviations, French
Record 30, Synonyms, French
Record 30, Textual support, French
Record number: 30, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A l'origine, la [mitrailleuse moyenne soviétique] M43 avait un canon massif, mais celui-ci a été remplacé au cours des années 1960 par un canon à cannelures longitudinales. 1, record 30, French, - canon%20%C3%A0%20cannelures%20longitudinales
Record 30, Spanish
Record 30, Textual support, Spanish
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