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MUNITIONS [2 records]

Record 1 2010-12-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Weapon Systems
DEF

Articles used in charging guns and ordnance, as powder, shot, shell.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes d'armes
DEF

Explosifs et projectiles nécessaires au chargement des armes à feu ou lâchés par un vecteur.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistemas de armas
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Record 2 2010-08-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skiing and Snowboarding
CONT

In a sport where every shot means seconds saved or lost, highly accurate ammunition is a must.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ski et surf des neiges
CONT

En 1972, l'UIPMB [Union internationale de pentathlon moderne et biathlon] décide de changer le calibre des carabines utilisé aux Championnats mondiaux juniors, afin de tester un nouveau règlement. Les raisons de ce changement sont nombreuses : le coût élevé des munitions, les dimensions et la puissance de ces carabines, le bruit, la sécurité et la difficulté d'obtenir un permis d'armes.

Spanish

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