Feuerblende

English translation: flash guard / suppressor / eliminator

17:04 Jun 27, 2023
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Military / Defense / tank
German term or phrase: Feuerblende
Um beim Schießen mit der Kanone eine Blendung des Richtschützen zu verhindern ist eine Feuerblende eingebaut.
Brent Sørensen
Germany
Local time: 13:56
English translation:flash guard / suppressor / eliminator
Explanation:
A flash suppressor, also known as a flash guard, flash eliminator, flash hider, or flash cone, is a muzzle device attached to the muzzle of a rifle that reduces its visible signature while firing by cooling or dispersing the burning gases that exit the muzzle, a phenomenon typical of carbine-length weapons. Its primary intent is to reduce the chances that the shooter will be blinded in low-light shooting conditions. Contrary to popular belief, it is only a minor secondary benefit if a flash suppressor reduces the intensity of the flash visible to the enemy.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_suppressor
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Lancashireman
United Kingdom
Local time: 12:56
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4 +2flash guard / suppressor / eliminator
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flash guard / suppressor / eliminator


Explanation:
A flash suppressor, also known as a flash guard, flash eliminator, flash hider, or flash cone, is a muzzle device attached to the muzzle of a rifle that reduces its visible signature while firing by cooling or dispersing the burning gases that exit the muzzle, a phenomenon typical of carbine-length weapons. Its primary intent is to reduce the chances that the shooter will be blinded in low-light shooting conditions. Contrary to popular belief, it is only a minor secondary benefit if a flash suppressor reduces the intensity of the flash visible to the enemy.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_suppressor

Lancashireman
United Kingdom
Local time: 12:56
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PRO pts in category: 90
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Asker: This is exactly what I needed. Thanks.


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Cilian O'Tuama: Your suppressor sounds best to me, though I've never even touched a functioning gun.
7 hrs

agree  Adrian MM.: with flashguard, preferably as one word and as fitted to our rifles in our English school CCF (Combined Cadet Force) https://www.dixiegunworks.com/index/page/category/category_i...
20 hrs
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