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Record 1 2017-12-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Weapon Systems
CONT

Dual-purpose improved conventional munitions (DPICM) are compact submunitions capable of being dispensed in large numbers. Their small size and light weight make them ideal for use in longer range weapons where payload space is limited, such as artillery projectiles and rockets.

OBS

dual-purpose improved conventional munition; DPICM: designations standardized by NATO.

Key term(s)
  • dual-purpose improved conventional munitions
  • dual purpose improved conventional munitions

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes d'armes
DEF

munition classique améliorée à double effet; MCADE : La désignation au pluriel (munitions classiques améliorées à double effet) et l'abréviation ont été uniformisées par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

OBS

munition classique bivalente améliorée; DPICM : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN.

Key term(s)
  • munitions classiques améliorées à double effet
  • munitions classiques bivalentes améliorées
  • munitions classiques améliorées à double usage

Spanish

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