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VERROUILLAGE CIBLE [1 record]

Record 1 2008-04-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Target Acquisition
  • Missiles and Rockets
CONT

If targets are to be engaged at a distance, then the time of flight affords the enemy time to detect the missile launch and return fire, either destroying the vehicle or breaking the operator's target lock, thus wasting the missile.

Key term(s)
  • target lock on

French

Domaine(s)
  • Acquisition d'objectif
  • Missiles et roquettes
CONT

S'il faut prendre des objectifs à une certaine distance, la durée de trajet donne à l'ennemi le temps de détecter le lancement du missile et de riposter et de détruire le véhicule ou rompre le verrouillage sur la cible, ce qui cause la perte du missile.

Key term(s)
  • verrouillage sur l'objectif
  • accrochage de la cible

Spanish

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