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BIPIED [1 record]

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Record 1 2024-08-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
  • Shooting (Sports)
DEF

A machine-gun support [composed] of two pods forming an inversed V.

CONT

Bipods are designed to support the weight of the weapon's front portion and barrel, and provide significant stability against unwanted side-to-side movements (i.e. canting) while allowing free movements pivoting around the transverse axis (pitching).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
  • Tir (Sports)
DEF

Support de mitrailleuse composé de deux pieds en forme de V renversé.

OBS

bipied : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Armas ligeras
  • Tiro (Deportes)
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