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1Torpedo Data Computer — The Torpedo Data Computer (TDC) was an early electromechanical analog computer used for torpedo fire control on American submarines during World War II (see Figure 1). Britain, Germany, and Japan also developed automated torpedo fire control… …
2M1 Abrams — Infobox Weapon name=M1 Abrams caption=US Marine Corps M1A1 on a live fire exercise in Iraq, 2003 origin=United States type=Main battle tank is vehicle=yes service= used by=United States, Australia, Egypt, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia wars=Gulf War, Iraq… …
3Single bullet theory — The Single Bullet Theory (or Magic Bullet Theory, as it is commonly called by its critics) was introduced by the Warren Commission to explain how three shots made by Lee Harvey Oswald resulted in the assassination of United States President John… …
4Ship gun fire-control system — Mk 37 Director c1944 with Mk 12 (rectangular antenna) and Mk 22 orange peel Ship gun fire control systems (GFCS) enable remote and automatic targeting of guns against ships, aircraft, and shore targets, with or without the aid of radar or optical …
5Glossary of military abbreviations — List of terms, acronyms, information, related to modern armour, artillery, infantry, weapons, and related military subject matter.* AA anti aircraft * AAA anti aircraft artillery Triple A * AAAV Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle * AAD Armoured… …
6rocket and missile system — ▪ weapons system Introduction any of a variety of weapons systems that deliver explosive warheads to their targets by means of rocket propulsion. Rocket is a general term used broadly to describe a variety of jet propelled missiles… …
7artillery — /ahr til euh ree/, n. 1. mounted projectile firing guns or missile launchers, mobile or stationary, light or heavy, as distinguished from small arms. 2. the troops or the branch of an army concerned with the use and service of such weapons. 3.… …
8MythBusters (2010 season) — Country of origin Australia United States No. of episodes 25 (includes 4 specials) Broadcast Original channel …
9Terminal ballistics — Terminal ballistics, a sub field of ballistics, is the study of the behavior of a projectile when it hits its target. It is often referred to as stopping power when dealing with human or other living targets. Terminal ballistics is as relevant… …
10Mathematics and Physical Sciences — ▪ 2003 Introduction Mathematics Mathematics in 2002 was marked by two discoveries in number theory. The first may have practical implications; the second satisfied a 150 year old curiosity. Computer scientist Manindra Agrawal of the… …
