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19:54 Jun 10, 2014 |
Arabic to English translations [PRO] Military / Defense | |||||||
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| Selected response from: Anis Farhat Tunisia Local time: 14:20 | ||||||
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5 +1 | air burst missile/bomb |
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4 +1 | Thermobaric missile/vacuum missile/bomb |
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4 | operates with pneumatic discharge |
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operates with pneumatic discharge Explanation: n/a |
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air burst missile/bomb Explanation: This piece of news isn't accurate. An air burst missile/bomb usually targets groups/infantry. It explodes in the air directly above the target for a wider kill zone. |
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Thermobaric missile/vacuum missile/bomb Explanation: The Arabic is already an awkward translation of this type of weapons. In French, bombes à vide Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermobaric_weapon |
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