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100 mm
100 mm refers to a caliber or diameter of 100 millimeters, commonly used in artillery, naval guns, and some anti-aircraft and anti-tank systems.
102 mm
102 mm refers to a caliber or diameter of 102 millimeters, commonly used in naval guns and some artillery pieces.
105 mm
105 mm refers to a common caliber used in artillery, tanks, and other military applications, equivalent to 4.1 inches.
11.43 mm
A cartridge caliber designation, primarily associated with the .45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol) round, which has a bullet diameter of approximately 11.43 mm.
12.7 mm
12.7 mm refers to a caliber of ammunition measuring 12.7 millimeters in diameter, commonly used in heavy machine guns and anti-materiel rifles.
120 mm
120 mm refers to a caliber or bore diameter of 120 millimeters, commonly used in artillery, tank guns, and other large caliber applications.
122 mm
122 mm refers to a caliber or bore size of 122 millimeters, commonly used in artillery and other military applications.
125 mm
125 mm refers to a caliber or bore diameter of 125 millimeters, commonly used in large caliber firearms, artillery, and tank guns.
130 mm
130 mm refers to a common caliber size for naval guns and artillery. It is also used for certain anti-aircraft and anti-ship missile systems.
14.5 mm
A 14.5 mm caliber refers to a heavy machine gun and anti-materiel rifle cartridge with a bullet diameter of 14.5 millimeters, primarily used in weapons like the Soviet KPV machine gun.
150 mm
150 mm refers to a caliber or bore size of 150 millimeters, commonly used in artillery and naval guns.
152 mm
152 mm refers to a common caliber for naval and field artillery guns, equivalent to 6 inches.
155 mm
155 mm refers to the caliber of a type of artillery ammunition and gun. It denotes a bore diameter of 155 millimeters or approximately 6.1 inches.
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20 mm
A caliber measurement for firearms and autocannons, indicating a projectile diameter of 20 millimeters (0.787 inches). Commonly used in aircraft guns and anti-aircraft systems.
203 mm
203 mm refers to a common caliber for naval guns and large caliber artillery, equal to 8 inches.
240 mm
240 mm refers to a caliber size, specifically 240 millimeters or 9.45 inches, commonly used in artillery and large caliber systems.
25 mm
A caliber measurement referring to the internal diameter of a firearm barrel or projectile, commonly used for autocannons and machine guns.
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30 mm
A caliber measurement indicating a projectile diameter of 30 millimeters, commonly used in autocannons and automatic grenade launchers.
305 mm
305 mm refers to a caliber or diameter of a gun or artillery piece, specifically 305 millimeters or 12 inches.
360° Coverage
Omni-directional protection provided by a missile system, enabling targets to be engaged from any angle.
360° Situational Awareness
The ability to perceive and understand all surroundings, 360 degrees, in real-time, providing a comprehensive view of the operational environment.
37 mm
37 mm refers to a caliber of ammunition or gun barrel with a diameter of 37 millimeters, commonly used in anti-aircraft and tank guns during World War II.
3D Radar
Radar system that provides three-dimensional target location by measuring azimuth, elevation, and range simultaneously.
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40 mm
A 40 mm caliber is a standard artillery and autocannon projectile diameter, commonly used in grenade launchers, anti-aircraft guns, and vehicle-mounted weapons.
47 mm
A caliber measurement indicating a projectile diameter of 47 millimeters, commonly used in anti-tank and artillery systems.
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5.45 mm
Standard Soviet/Russian rifle cartridge, 5.45×39mm, introduced in the 1970s for the AK-74 and other firearms.
5.56 mm
Standard NATO rifle cartridge, 5.56×45mm, used in assault rifles like the M16 and M4.
5.6 mm
Standard NATO rifle cartridge with a 5.6 mm bullet diameter, commonly used in weapons like the M16 and FN SCAR.
57 mm
A 57 mm caliber refers to a medium-caliber naval or field artillery gun, typically used for anti-aircraft, anti-tank, or general-purpose fire support.
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7.62 mm
Standard rifle cartridge caliber measuring 7.62 millimeters in diameter, used in various military firearms and machine guns worldwide.
7.65 mm
A 7.65 mm caliber refers to a bullet diameter of 7.65 millimeters, commonly used in pistol cartridges such as the .32 ACP.
7.7 mm
A 7.7 mm caliber refers to a rifle cartridge with a 7.7-millimeter bullet diameter, used in various firearms such as the British .303 British and Japanese 7.7×58mm Arisaka.
7.92 mm
Standard caliber designation for a 7.92×57mm Mauser rifle cartridge used in various military firearms, notably the German Gewehr 98.
75 mm
A 75 mm refers to a caliber of artillery or tank gun with a bore diameter of 75 millimeters, commonly used in mid-20th century field guns and armored vehicles.
76 mm
A caliber measurement referring to a 76.2 mm (3-inch) diameter rifled naval or field gun, commonly used in mid-20th century warships and anti-aircraft artillery.
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Acoustic Homing
A torpedo guidance method using sound waves emitted by a target to determine its location and trajectory.
Active
Active jamming refers to electronic attack systems that transmit signals to disrupt enemy radar or communications, as opposed to passive systems that only receive and analyze signals.
Active Protection System (APS)
System to detect and neutralize incoming projectiles, such as missiles or rockets.
Active Radar
Guidance system using onboard radar to actively emit and receive signals for target tracking and missile course correction.
Advanced Jet Trainers (Lead-In)
Military jet aircraft used to transition pilots from basic trainers to frontline fighter jets, providing intermediate flight and weapons training.
Aegis / Equivalent
Aegis combat system or equivalent refers to naval combat systems integrating radar, missiles, and guns for air defense and anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
Aerial Refueling Tankers
Military aircraft equipped to transfer fuel to other aircraft in flight, extending their range or endurance.
Aerial Tanker
Aerial tanker: military aircraft equipped to refuel other aircraft in flight using a system of hoses or booms.
AESA
Active Electronically Scanned Array: a phased-array radar system using independently controlled solid-state transmit/receive modules for rapid beam steering and electronic warfare functions.
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