Ignition Coil
An electrical component that transforms low-voltage current into high-voltage current, generating the spark needed to ignite the fuel in internal combustion engines used in tanks, aircraft, and other military equipment.
Ignition Timing
The precise moment when the spark plug ignites the air-fuel mixture in an internal combustion engine, crucial for optimal performance and fuel efficiency in military vehicles and aircraft.
Iguana
A nickname given to the M24 Chaffee light tank used by the United States Army during World War II.
Ignition System
The mechanism responsible for initiating the combustion process in internal combustion engines used in aircraft, tanks, and other military vehicles.
Igloo
A portable, insulated container used to keep food and beverages cold during military operations, especially in hot climates.
If-52 Military Equipment Innovation
The development of new and improved military equipment through research, design, and technological advancements. This aims to enhance capabilities, overcome existing threats, and maintain a strategic advantage.
If-51 Military Equipment Standardization
The process of establishing uniform standards for military equipment across different branches and units within a country’s armed forces. This ensures interoperability, reduces logistical complexities, and enables efficient deployment and maintenance.
If-50 Military Equipment Supply
A German military equipment supply program from the 1940s that emphasized efficiency and effectiveness, but was ultimately not always able to keep pace with the demands of the war due to the limitations of resources and transportation.
If-49 Military Equipment Manufacturing
A Soviet military equipment manufacturing program from the 1940s that emphasized quantity over quality, but was ultimately able to meet the demands of the war due to its vast industrial capacity.
If-48 Military Equipment Development
A Japanese military equipment development program from the 1940s that emphasized innovation and technological advancement, but was ultimately not able to overcome the limitations of resources and production.