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Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

first round response

English answer:

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Added to glossary by ahmadwadan.com
Nov 13, 2011 21:26
12 yrs ago
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English term

first round response

English Other Military / Defense CT-MC Weapon System armed with the ATK 30/40 mm Mk44 Bushmaster Automatic Cannon
Original context:

Cannon’s main characteristics

Ammunition selection : Remote with first round response
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Other similar context:

Also available was the dual feed module concept was, which was for 25mm use only. It was remotely operable, and had to be compact and lightweight. It provided first round response selection, and required external power. It could require a magazine "booster" motor.

Reference: http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ground/m307.h...

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ahmadwadan.com (asker) Nov 13, 2011:
I was about to ask Meirs the same Q.
Charles Davis Nov 13, 2011:
@Meirs That sounds pretty convincing, but why post it in the discussion area rather than as an answer?
meirs Nov 13, 2011:
it means that the weapon already has the first round (ammunition piece) loaded - so that it can be fired immediately. "first round response time" means how long would it take the weapon to fire the first round. Usually, it must be loaded first - so one mentions a certain amount of time (30 secs for example). If only "first round response" is mentioned - it is assumed that the time to load is zero - the shell is already loaded. "round" is a term for one-part ammunition - characteristic of personal firearms (pistols and rifles) and small to medium caliber cannon. Large caliber cannon (like on warships) have a two or 3 part ammunition - the shell itself, the bags of gun powder and the detonator.

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that the weapon already has the first round (ammunition piece) loaded - so that it can be fired immediately. "first round response time" means how long would it take the weapon to fire the first round. Usually, it must be loaded first - so one mentions a certain amount of time (30 secs for example). If only "first round response" is mentioned - it is assumed that the time to load is zero - the ammo is already loaded. "round" is a term for one-part ammunition - characteristic of personal firearms (pistols and rifles) and small to medium caliber cannon. Large caliber cannon (like on warships) have a two or 3 part ammunition - the shell itself, the bags of gun powder and the detonator.
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