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Definition of subcalibre

subcalibre
Subcaliber Sub*cal"i*ber, a. Smaller than the caliber of a firearm. [Written also subcalibre.] Subcaliber projectile, a projectile having a smaller diameter than the caliber of the arm from which it is fired, and to which it is fitted by means of a sabot. --Knight.

Meaning of subcalibre from wikipedia

- training costs down, a reusable RPG-22 is available that fires a 30 mm subcalibre projectile, weighing 350g, to operational ranges. Handling is identical...
- respectively.  Norway Vulcano HE 2017–current A family of long-range subcalibre High-Explosive projectiles. It comprises the BER (ballistic extended range)...
- Defence source, practical tests confirmed the destruction of the uranium subcalibre projectile (goal speed up to 2 km/s). However, several outside analysts...
- Integration System ERP – Extended Range Projectile ERSC – extended range subcalibre ERV – emergency rescue vehicle ERV – Engineer Reconnaissance Vehicle ES...
- defense. The Royal Ulster Constabulary also used the M1 carbine. A .22 subcalibred No. 8 used for cadet training and match shooting. It used a Parker Hale...
- good muzzle velocity through the use of Brandt tungsten armour-piercing subcalibre ammunition. None of the projects in the summer of 1938 could meet these...