weapon system
das Waffensystem, die Waffensysteme
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weapon system
A military system consisting of several coordinated weapons, devices, and technical installations that work together to perform a specific task.
Das neue Waffensystem kann Ziele in großer Entfernung erkennen und bekämpfen.
The new weapon system can detect and engage targets at long range.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Waffensysteme |
| genitive | des Waffensystems |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | das Waffensystem | die Waffensysteme |
| accusative | das Waffensystem | die Waffensysteme |
| dative | dem Waffensystem | den Waffensystemen |
| genitive | des Waffensystems | der Waffensysteme |
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'Waffensystem' (weapon system) is made up of 'Waffen' (weapons) and 'System' (system). The word therefore refers to a system of weapons and technical equipment that work together.
Das Waffensystem besteht aus einer Rakete, einem Radar und einer Steuerung.
The weapon system consists of a missile, a radar, and a control unit.
'Waffensystem' (weapon system) is often used with verbs such as 'entwickeln' (to develop), 'testen' (to test), 'modernisieren' (to modernize), 'exportieren' (to export), and 'einsetzen' (to deploy). Details about range or technical equipment are also often included.
Die Armee will das Waffensystem in mehreren Ländern einsetzen.
The army plans to deploy the weapon system in several countries.
'Waffensystem' (weapon system) is mainly used in military, political, and technical texts. The focus is often not just on an individual weapon, but on how several devices and functions work together.
Das neue Waffensystem wird derzeit unter verschiedenen Bedingungen getestet.
The new weapon system is currently being tested under various conditions.
