- fractional orbital bombardment system
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a missile or satellite with a nuclear warhead sent into a low orbit so that it can suddenly be directed at a target. Abbr.: FOBS, F.O.B.S.
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Fractional Orbital Bombardment System — (FOBS, système de bombardement orbital fractioné) est un programme soviétique de missile balistique intercontinental de 1960 qui, après le lancement, va se placer sur une orbite terrestre basse jusqu au moment de l attaque. Il n y a pas de limite … Wikipédia en Français
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fractional orbital bombardment system — a missile or satellite with a nuclear warhead sent into a low orbit so that it can suddenly be directed at a target. Abbr.: FOBS, F.O.B.S … Useful english dictionary
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